Bachata Line Dance

Choreographer: ilona tessmer-willis (USA) July 2015

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This dance has basic Bachata steps with Salsa in section 5 & 6.
Both dances use Hip Action, High Arm Movement & Soft Knees. *

Intro: 40 cts

S1: L & R BASIC SIDE BACHATA
1-2L Step to Left Side, R Closes Next to L

3-4L Step to Left Side, R Tap

5-6R Step to Right Side, L Closes Next to R

7-8R Step to Right Side, L Tap

S2: L & R OPEN BACHATA
1-2L Step to Left Side, Recover Weight on R

3-4L Close Next to R, Tap R

5-6R Step to Right Side, Recover Weight on L

7-8R Close Next to L, Tap L

S3: L CROSS OVER R, R STEP BACK, L STEP BACK, TAP R, R FORWARD, 1/2 L PIVOT TURN: R FORWARD, TAP L
1-2L Crosses Over R, R Step Back

3-4L Step Back, Tap R

5-6R Step Forward, ½ L Pivot

7-8R Step forward, Tap L

S4: FULL TURN: L & R SIDE BASIC {OPTION: L & R BASIC SIDE IN PLACE}
1-2L Step to Left Side, ½ L Pivot with R

3-4½ L Pivot with L, Tap R

5-6R Step to Right Side, ½ R Pivot: L

7-8½ Pivot with R, Tap L

S5: 1/4 L TURN: L & R BASIC SALSA
1-2 1/8 L Turn: L Forward, R Recover Weight

3-4L Back, Hold 4

5-6 1/8 L Turn: R Back, L Recover Weight

7-8R Forward, Hold 8

S6: 1/2 L TURN: L SALSA, ½ R TURN: R SALSA
1-4½ L Turn: L, R, L, Hold 4

5-8½ R Turn: R, L, R, Hold 4

S7: L FORWARD BASIC BACHATA, R BACK BASIC BACHATA
1-2L Step Forward, R Closes Next to L

3-4L Step Forward, R Tap

5-6R Step Back, L Closes Next to R,

7-8R Step Back, Tap L

S8: L OPEN BACHATA, FULL TURN: R SIDE BASIC {OPTION: R OPEN BASIC}
1-2L Step to Left Side, Recover Weight on R

3-4L Close Next to R, Tap R

5-6R Step to Right Side, ½ R Pivot: L

7-8½ Pivot with R, Tap L

WALLS 4 & 8: dance32 counts, sway 4 counts, continue dance

*Note:
Bachata: 1, 2, 3, tap 4, 5, 6, 7, tap 8
Salsa: 1, 2, 3, hold 4, 5, 6, 7, hold 8

Enjoy--have fun!

Contact: hel.38@att.net

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ilona tessmer-willis (USA) July 2015

Ilona Tessmer-Willis is a dynamic choreographer from the USA, renowned for her innovative approach to dance. With two vibrant pieces featured in our archive, she continues to inspire and engage audiences with her creative talent since July 2015.

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