Bailamos

Choreographer: Sonja Hemmes – Dec 2016

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This dance Bailamos is choreographed and dedicated to Andre’ Da Silva, a respected friend of my husband, Paul

S1: TRIPLE FORWARD DIAGONALLY LEFT, TRIPLE FORWARD DIAGONALLY RIGHT, SWAY RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT
1&2Step right forward diagonally to the left, left behind right, right forward

3&4Step left forward diagonally to the right, right behind left, left forward

5-8Sway hips right, left, right, left

S2: RIGHT ROCK FORWARD, TRIPLE 1/2 RIGHT, LEFT ROCK FORWARD, TRIPLE 1/2 LEFT
1-2Right rock forward, return weight on left

3&4Step right ¼ to right, left behind right, step right ¼ to right

5-6Left rock forward, return weight on right

7&8Step left ¼ to left, right behind left, step left ¼ to left

S3: JAZZ BOX TURNING 1/4 RIGHT, MAMBO RIGHT, MAMBO LEFT
1-4Step right forward, step left back, step right turning ¼ right, step left next to right

5&6Step right to right side, return weight on left, step right next to left

7&8Step left to left side, return weight on right, step left next to right

S4: RIGHT ROCK FORWARD, COASTER BACK, LEFT ROCK FORWARD, COASTER BACK
1-2Right rock forward, return weight on left

3&4Step right back, step left next to right, step right forward

5-6Left rock forward, return weight on right

7&8Step left back, step right next to left, step left forward

S5: RIGHT ROCK FORWARD, ROCK SIDE, ROCK BACK, STEP IN PLACE, LEFT ROCK FORWARD, ROCK SIDE, ROCK BACK, STEP IN PLACE
1&2&Right rock forward, step on left, right rock to side, step on left

3&4Rock right back, step on left, step right next to left

5&6&Left rock forward, step on right, left rock to side, step on right

7&8Rock left back, step on right, step left next to right

S6: STEP TOGETHER RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, 1/2 TURN RIGHT, STEP TOGETHER LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT ROCK FORWARD DIAGONALLY, LEFT ROCK FORWARD DIAGONALLY
1&2Step right to right side, step left next to right, step right to right side

3&4Turn ½ right stepping on left, step right next to left, step left to left side

5&6Right rock forward diagonally, step on left, step right next to left

7&8Left rock forward diagonally, step on right, step left next to right

Tags: (3)
Tag 1 – End of 2nd rotation, facing the 6 o’clock wall, there is a 6 count Tag, 3 (1/4) pivots to the left, then Restart
Tag 2 – End of 5th rotation, facing the 12 o’clock wall, there is an 8 count Tag, 4 (1/4) pivots to the left
Tag 3 – End of 6th rotation, facing the 9 o’clock wall, there is an 8 count Tag, 3 (1/4) pivots to the left, and sway right, left, this ends the dance

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Sonja Hemmes – Dec 2016

Sonja Hemmes, featured in our archive with one captivating dance from December 2016, brings an energetic flair and artistic passion to every performance. Her commitment to the art form and vibrant stage presence make her a delightful addition to our collection.

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