Bahama Mama

Choreographer: Ira Weisburd (1985)

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Introduction: 64 counts. Starts on the vocal approx. 29 sec. into the song.

PART I. POINT R TOE FORWARD, STEP R IN PLACE; POINT L TOE FORWARD, STEP L IN PLACE; POINT R TOE TO R SIDE, STEP R IN PLACE; POINT L TOE TO L SIDE, STEP L IN PLACE.
1-2Point R toe forward, Step-close R beside L

3-4Point L toe forward, Step-close L beside R

5-6Point R toe to R side, Step-close R beside L

7-8Point L toe to L side, Step-close L beside R

PART II. FORWARD LOCK STEP WITH R, FORWARD LOCK STEP WITH L, VINE 2 TO R, MAKE ½ TURN R.
1&2Step R forward, Lock-step with L behind R, Step forward on R

3&4Step L forward, Lock-step with R behind L, Step forward on L

5-6Step R to R, Step back with L

7-8Make ¼ R turn with R, Make another ¼ turn R with L (face 6:00 wall)

PART III. STEP R BEHIND L, STEP L TO L, KICK BALL-CHANGE WITH R (3 times)
1-2Step R behind L, Step L to L

3&4Kick R forward, Step on ball of R beside L, Step in place on L

5&6Kick R forward, Step on ball of R beside L, Step in place on L

7&8Kick R forward, Step on ball of R beside L, Step in place on L

PART IV. MAKE FULL TURN R (R,L,R), CLAP HANDS; MAKE FULL TURN L (L,R,L), CLAP HANDS.
1-4Make a full turn R in 3 steps (R,L,R), Clap hands

5-8Make a full turn L in 3 steps (L,R,L), Clap hands

PART V. BUS STOP FIGURE (POINT R FORWARD, POINT R BACK, MAKE ¼ TURN R ON R, POINT L TO L, STEP L ACROSS R, POINT R TO R, STEP R BACK, STEPCLOSE L TO R.
1-2Point R toe forward, Point R toe back

3-4Make ¼ turn R with R, Point L to L

5-6Step L across R, Point R to R

7-8Step R back, Step-close L beside R

BEGIN DANCE.

Contact: dancewithira@comcast.net

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About the Choreographer

Ira Weisburd (1985)

Ira Weisburd (1985) is a talented dancer and choreographer whose vibrant energy shines through in every performance. With one captivating piece featured in our archive, Ira continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike with their innovative approach to dance.

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