NKALAKATHA - THE BIG BOSS

Choreographer: Craig Smith

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This dance is based on traditional Zulu Dancing. The word Nkalakatha is pronounced incolorkata and is a Zulu word meaning "The Big Boss"

STEP LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT FORWARD & TOUCH, RIGHT BACK & TOUCH

1-2With knees bent into crouch, step left foot to left, step right foot to right

3-4Repeat above, this is done with a rolling ankle action

5-8Step left forward, touch right next to left, step back right, touch left next to right

LEFT FORWARD SHUFFLE (LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT), ROCK, RECOVER, ROLLING VINE BACK (¼, ½, ½), TOUCH

1-2Shuffle left, right, left, rock forward on right, recover weight onto left

3-4Repeat (using imaginary spear action with right hand)

5-8Step back on right with ¼ turn right, half turn over right shoulder, half turn over right shoulder, touch left foot next to right (you should now be facing 3:00)

STEP LEFT WITH ¼ TURN, KICK RIGHT, BACK RIGHT, BACK LEFT, STEP RIGHT, KICK LEFT, BACK LEFT, BACK RIGHT

1-4Step left foot with ¼ turn to left, kick right foot, step back on right and back on left (feet should be slightly apart and in line)

5-8Step forward on right, kick left foot, step back on left and back on right (feet again apart and in line)

WALK FORWARD LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT, KICK RIGHT (HIGH KICK), WALK BACK RIGHT-LEFT-RIGHT, TOUCH

1-4Walk forward left, right, left, kick right foot forward (big kick)

5-8Step back on right, back left, back right with ¼ turn to the right, touch left next to right (you should now be facing 3:00)

ROLLING VINE LEFT WITH TOUCH, ¼ TURN, TOUCH, STEP LEFT, TOUCH

1-4Rolling vine, left, right, left, touch right next to left

5-8¼ turn right, touch left next to right, step left to left, touch right beside left

ROLLING VINE RIGHT WITH TOUCH, STEP LEFT, TOUCH, ¼ TURN, TOUCH

1-4Rolling vine, right, left, right, touch left next to right

5-8Step left to left, touch right beside left, turn ¼ turn to right, touch left beside right (you should now be facing 9:00)

REPEAT

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About the Choreographer

Craig Smith

Craig Smith is a dynamic choreographer and dancer known for his innovative style and infectious energy, with five captivating dances featured in our archive. His passion for movement and creativity continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike.

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