Butterfly Samba

Choreographer: Stephanie Chong, Malaysia (July 2014)

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Intro: 16 counts - Sequence: A, B, A, B, Tag, A-, B, B, B

PART: A (48-count)
SECTION ONE-A
(1-8) Step side, Right chasse, Cross rock, ¼ turn left chasse
1-2Step Right to right side (1), Step Left next to Right (2)

3&4Step Right to side (3), Step Left next to Right (&), Step Right to side (4)

5-6Cross rock Left over Right (5), Recover Right (6)

7&8Step Left to left side (7), Step Right next to Left (&), Turn ¼ left, step Left forward (8) (9:00)

SECTION TWO-A
(9-16) Right Mambo, Left Mambo, Walk forward Right-Left-Right, Kick Left forward
1&2Rock Right to right side (1), Recover Left (&), Step Right next to Right (2) (9:00)

3&4Rock Left to left side (3), Recover Right (&), Step Left next to Right (4)

5-8Walk forward Right (5), Left (6), Right (7), Kick Left forward with a lift (8) (9:00)

SECTION THREE-A
(17-24) Rock back, Left shuffle forward, Right forward, ½ pivot turn left, Right shuffle forward
1-2Rock Left back (1), Recover Right (2) (9:00)

3&4Step Left forward (3), Step Right beside Left (&), Step Left forward (4)

5-6Step Right forward (5), Turn 1/2 pivot left (6) (3:00)

7&8Step Right forward (7), Step Left next to Right (&), Step Right forward (8) (3:00)

SECTION FOUR-A
(25-32) Left mambo, Right mambo, Step forward, ¼ pivot turn, Hip roll
1&2Rock Left to left side (1), Recover Right (&), Step Left next to Right (2) (3:00)

3&4Rock Right to right side (3), Recover Left (&), Step Right next to Left (4)

5-6Step Left forward (5), Turn 1/4 pivot right (6) (6:00)

7-8Hip roll anti-clockwise, Right-Left (weight end on Left) (6:00)

** RESTART (Facing (6:00) and continue dance Part B

SECTION FIVE-A
(33-40) Walk Right forward, Walk Left forward, Right shuffle forward, Step Left forward, ½ pivot turn, Left shuffle forward
1-2Walk Right forward (1), Walk Left forward (2) (6:00)

3&4Step Right forward (3), Step Left next to Right (&), Step Right forward (4)

5-6Step Left forward (5), Turn 1/2 pivot right (6) (12:00)

7&8Step Left forward (7), Step Right next to Left (&), Step Left forward (8) (12:00)

SECTION SIX-A
(41-48) Walk Right forward, Walk Left forward, Right shuffle forward, Step Left forward, ½ pivot turn, Stomp Left, Hold, Flick
1-2Walk Right forward (1), Walk Left forward (2) (12:00)

3&4Step Right forward (3), Step Left next to Right (&), Step Right forward (4)

5-6Step Left forward (5), Turn ½ pivot right (6) (6:00)

7-8Stomp Left to left side (7), Hold (8), Flick right leg (1/2) (6:00)

PART B (32-count)
SECTION ONE-B
(1-8) Right cross samba, Left cross samba, Right Jazz box ¼ turn, Rock side
1&2Cross Right over Left (1), Rock Left to left side (&), Recover Right (2) (6:00)

3&4Cross Left over Right (3), Rock Right to right side (&), Recover Left (4)

5-6Cross Right over Left (5), ¼ turn right and step back on Left (6), 7-8 Rock Right to right side (7), Recover Left (8) (9:00)

SECTION TWO-B
(9-16) Right cross samba, Left cross samba, Right Jazz box ¼ turn, Rock side
1&2Cross Right over Left (1), Rock Left to left side (&), Recover Right (2) (9:00)

3&4Cross Left over Right (3), Rock Right to right side (&), Recover Left (4)

5-6Cross Right over Left (5), ¼ turn right and step back on Left (6), 7-8 Rock Right to right side (7), Recover Left (8) (12:00)

SECTION THREE-B
(17-24) ¼ turning shuffle right, ½ turning shuffle right, Right back rock, Right kick ball cross
1&2Turn 1/4 right shuffle, Right-Left-Right (3:00)

3&4Turn 1/2 right shuffle, Left-Right-Left (9:00)

5-6Rock back on Right (5), Recover Left (6)

7&8Kick Right fwd (7), Step Right beside Left on ball (&), Cross L over R (8) (9:00)

SECTION FOUR-B
(25-32) Right chasse, Back rock, Turn ¼ right, Turn ½ turn right, Step Left fwd, Touch Right next to Left
1&2Step Right to right side (1), Step L next to R (&), Step Right to R side (2) (9:00)

3-4Rock Left back (3), Recover Right (4)

5-6Turn 1/4 right, step back on Left (5) (12:00), Turn 1/2 right, step Right fwd (6) (6:00)

7-8Step Left forward (7), Touch Right next to Left (8) (6:00)

TAG (8-count) (facing (12:00) :
1-4Step Right big step to right, Drag Left next to Right

5-8Step Left big step to left, Drag Right next to Left

Hand movement: Like beating drums. Bend knees and straighten knees on count 4 & 8

**Restart: Dance up to Count-32 of Part A (facing 6:00) and restart dance from Part B

Ending: On cts 7-8 for Section Four of Part B, step left forward and do a right half pivot, stomp left, lift your hands and end the dance to ‘OLE-OLE’.

HAPPY DANCING

Contact: kwangyoong@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Stephanie Chong, Malaysia (July 2014)

Stephanie Chong, a talented dancer from Malaysia, joined our archive in July 2014 and has since enchanted audiences with her vibrant performances. With one captivating dance showcased in our collection, she continues to inspire others with her passion and artistry.

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