Amparo

Choreographer: Charles Alexander (Swe) July 2015

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Intro: 32 counts, [approx. 26 sec – 70 bpm] - Start just before “I took love all for granted…”

Sequence of dance: 32, 32, 32, tag, 28&, 32, 12

[1 – 9] STEP, CHASE TURN, FULL TURN, 1/4 TURN RIGHT BASIC, 1/4 TURN, KICK, CROSS, UNWIND FULL TURN
1-2&3Step right forward while sweeping left from back to front. Step left forward and slightly over right. Make 1/2 turn right taking weight on right. Step left forward.

4&Make 1/2 turn left and step back on right. Make 1/2 turn left and step forward on left.

5-6&Make 1/4 turn left and step right to right side. Step left slightly behind right. Cross right over left.

7-8&1Make 1/4 turn left and step forward on left. Kick right over left. Cross right over left. Unwind a full turn left, end sweeping left from front to back. [12:00]

[10 – 16] BEHIND, SIDE, CROSS-UNWIND 1/2 TURN, SIDE, CROSS, SWAY R-L, RIGHT BASIC
2&3Step left behind right. Step right to side. Cross left over right and unwind 1/2 turn right (weight ends on left). [6:00]

4&5-6Step right to side. Cross left over right. Step right to side and sway body R-L.

7-8&Step right to right side. Step left slightly behind right. Cross right over left.

[17 – 24] SIDE, BEHIND-SIDE-CROSS, CROSS, SIDE, ROCK BACK, RECOVER 1/2 TURN, STEP BACK, RIGHT BASIC
1-2&3Step left to side. Step right behind left. Step left to side. Cross right over left while sweeping left from back to front.

4&Cross left over right. Step right to side.

5-6&Rock left diagonally back to 10:30. Recover onto right and make 1/2 turn right. [10:30] Step left back to 5:30 and make 1/8 turn right. [12:00]

7-8&Step right to right side. Step left slightly behind right. Cross right over left.

[25 – 32] LEFT BASIC, STEP, CHASE TURN, FULL TURN, STEP, LEFT SPIRAL TURN
1-2&Step left to side. Step right slightly behind left. Cross left over right and slightly forward.

3-4&5Step right forward. Step left forward. *Restart here during wall 4* Make 1/2 turn right taking weight on right. Step left forward. [6:00]

6&7Make 1/2 turn left and step back on right. Make 1/2 turn left and step forward on left. Step right forward (prep!).

8Step left forward while making a full turn right keeping right toes on the floor.

#4 count Tag: After wall 3 (facing 6:00)
STEP, CHASE TURN, FULL TURN
1-2&3Step right forward while sweeping left from back to front. Step left forward. Make 1/2 turn right taking weight on right. Step left forward.

4&Make 1/2 turn left and step back on right. Make 1/2 turn left and step forward on left. [12:00]

Restart: During wall 4 (facing 12:00).
Dance up to count 28 (first step of the chase turn), then Restart dance facing 12:00.

Choreographers note: Dance ends naturally to the front on count 12, just stay on your left foot after the unwind.

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About the Choreographer

Charles Alexander (Swe) July 2015

Charles Alexander (Swe) joined our archive in July 2015 and has since captivated audiences with his vibrant performances. With four dynamic dances showcasing his talent, he continues to inspire and elevate the art of dance in our community!

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