CUBAN NIGHTS

Choreographer: Penny Smith

Step Sheet

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This is a true rumba danced to the rhythm by breaking on 2 with a strong Cuban motion. Use ball-flat footwork throughout.

BASIC HIP ROLLS (FIGURE 8)

1-2Step left foot to left side, step back on right foot

3-4Rock weight into left foot, rock weight into right foot

5-6Hold weight in right foot, rock weight into left foot

7-8Rock weight into right foot, rock weight into left foot

HOLD FULL TURN SPIRAL TURN ¼ TURN WEAVE RIGHT

1-2Hold weight in left foot, step forward right (preparing to turn left)

3-4Hook left foot in front of right knee pivot full turn left, step forward left

5-6Side on right foot making ¼ turn left, step left foot across in front of right

7-8Side on right foot, cross left foot behind right

ARIEL RONDE WEAVE LEFT ¼ TURN LEFT CUCARACHA LEFT

1-2Swing right leg in a to the right arc, step right foot behind left

3-4Step left foot to side, cross right foot in front of left

5-6Keeping weight in right ¼ pivot turn left, step to side on left

7-8Replace weight to right close left to right

HOLD CUCARACHA RIGHT FULL TURN SPOT TURN

1-2Hold weight on left foot, step side on right foot

3-4Replace weight to left foot, close right foot to left

5-6Hold weight on right foot, cross left over right making ¼ turn to right

7-8Step forward right making ¾ turn to right, tap left next to right

REPEAT

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About the Choreographer

Penny Smith

Penny Smith is a talented dancer and choreographer whose vibrant performances have captivated audiences worldwide. With two dynamic dances featured in our archive, she continues to inspire and energize the dance community with her innovative choreography and passion for movement.

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