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Samba

SB - Intro - 1

Introduction to Samba

History The Samba is a Brazilian name for the dances originally performed by African slaves. There are several types of Sambas (for example the Batuques and the Baion) in Brazil each with their own variations. There are group dances, owing something to the Maxixe (Brazilian folk dance combing the rhythms of the Habañera and the movements of the polka) and the African Lundu (Group folk dance from Africa). The Samba was introduced in the United States at the 1939 New York World's Fair. It was there that it became a couple dance, and in that form come to Europe before the outbreak of World War II. It did not become popular, though, until after the war. This was primarily due to the influence of Princess Margaret, who became quite adept at performing it, and the movies of Carmen Miranda.

Characteristics The characteristic Samba movement, outside of Brazil, is a light, bouncing or dropping action, obtained by bending and straightening the knees while the transferring weight from the ball to the flat of the foot. The Bossa Nova is a jazzed-up version of the samba that was popular in the early 1960's. In Samba the dance travels, not the dancer. The body does most of the movement in Samba, not the feet, due to the quickness of the rhythm. Use a series of contractions and compressions of the pelvis to help the legs move in the correct manner. There is a slow Samba, called the Baion. The Natural Roll is a type of figure used in slow Samba.

Timing The musical timing of the Samba is 4/4 or 2/4 time and played at a tempo of 48-56 bars per minute.

Rhythm There are seven basic rhythms commonly used in Samba.

4/4 Timing

2/4 Timing

Sample Figures

SS

12

Basic, Samba Walks

SaS

1a2

Alternative Basic, Whisk, Boto Fogos

SQQQQQQ

12&3&4&

Corta Jaca

SaSaSaS

1a2a3a4

Volta

SQQ

12&

Barrel & Natural Rolls, Rocks

QQS

1&2

Cruzados (open turning box), In & Out Runs

SSQQS

123&4

Plait

The "S" (SLOW) is one full beat in 2/4 time, or, two beats in 4/4 time, except when accompanied by the "a" (UH). When this situation occurs, in 2/4 time, the "S" is 3/4 of a beat and the "a" is 1/4 of a beat; in 4/4 time, the "S" is 1-1/2 beats and the "a" is 1/2 of a beat. The "Q" (QUICK) is 1/2 of a beat in 2/4 time, or, one beat in 4/4 time. Though 2/4 is the predominant timing used for Samba music, we will construct the figures in this manual using 4/4 timing.

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Body Mechanics The top line and hold in Samba are similar to the hold in most Latin rhythms. Stand 6-9" apart with the body and head upright. Body weight should be forward over the balls of the feet and kept vertical, not back on the heels. Each partner should support their own weight only. Keep the shoulders parallel to your partner's on all Closed, Open and Banjo figures. The man should place his right hand on the lady's left shoulder blade with his elbow slightly rounded. The lady places her left hand on top of the man's right arm with her elbow rounded and over the man's elbow. The man holds his left hand approximately between the lady's eye level and the top of her head. Keep the head upright and either in closed or open position, depending on the figure.

Samba Bounce Action The Samba Bounce Action occurs on the last 1/4 beat of the preceding bar or figure and counted 'a'. You can use the bounce on the left or right foot, moving forward, backward or sideways. We use the bounce on all Basic Movements counted SS and SaS. We do not use the Samba Bounce on figures counted SQQ or QQS. If you are dancing SaS, also counted '1a2'(stepping left, right, left), support the majority of the weight, throughout the movement, on the left foot. This is the foot that provides the bounce. The 'a' count is the "up" count but does not produce the bounce. The Samba Bounce Action is the result of two factors: a push off the standing foot, and, full weight not being collected onto the foot of the 1/4 beat value, the 'a' step. The Samba Bounce Action is described below, beginning with the left foot. The first two items refer to the setup from the preceding figure.

Count

Action

S

On the first half of the second beat of the preceding bar of music you compress the right knee. This is on the supporting foot and count two of the preceding figure.

&

Straighten the right knee (supporting foot) as the right foot drives or pushes off and the left foot moves into position (no weight).

S

Take full weight onto the left foot and allow the left knee to compress.

a

The left knee is almost straight as the right foot moves into position and takes partial weight.

S

Transfer full weight, back onto the left foot, and allow the left knee to compress.

&

Straighten the right knee (supporting foot) as the right foot drives or pushes off and the left foot moves into position (no weight).


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Leg and Foot Movement Take Samba steps with the latin ball-to-flat type action. Delay the movement, versus the quick collection of feet in the smooth rhythms (e.g., Foxtrot, Waltz). Point the toes outward, always, keeping the ankles and the knees veered inward. Partial Weight Take the step on the ball of the stepping foot with the weight held over the supporting foot. Take full weight, momentarily, on the foot, as you begin to take the next step.

Pelvis and Hip Movement The body does most of the movement in Samba, not the feet. Samba employs contractions and compressions of the pelvis to help the legs move in the correct manner and give Samba the characteristic look. You use the contractions to move the foot back or forward and the compressions to recover the foot, almost to the starting position. The hips in Samba should move softly from side to side in a figure eight motion as a result of the flexing and the straightening of the knees. The hips should not move on their own accord. To achieve this hip movement, take every step with pressure on the ball of the foot, with the knee flexed. As you take weight, onto the foot, the heel should lower, the knee straighten and the heel of the opposite foot releases as the hips move in the direction of the stepping foot.

Rise and Fall There is very little body or foot rise and fall in Samba. Samba is a very level dance that employs linear and circular movements but not much upward or downward movement.

Shoulder Lead The Shoulder Lead occurs when the same foot and shoulder move forward or backward at the same time, e.g., the right shoulder and the right foot move forward on the same step.

Contra (Contrary) Body Movement Contrary Body Movement (CBM) is the action of turning the opposite hip and shoulder towards the direction of the moving leg, and is used to begin all turning movements.

Contra (Contrary) Body Movement Position Contrary Body Movement Position (CBMP) is the position attained when placing either foot in the same track as the other foot. You can use CBM to attain this position or you can attain the position from a shoulder leading position. Steps taken in Banjo (BJO) position should end in CBMP.

Sway Samba does employ some amount of body sway, used mainly to assist the man or woman turn.


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Samba Table of Contents

SB - TOC - 1

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Introduction ……………………………………………..… SB-Int-1

Alternative Basic Movement ……………………………………………..… SB-07

Basic Movement ……………………………………………..… SB-06

Bota Fogo to SCP and RSCP ……………………………………………..… SB-27

Circular Volta - Left Face ……………………………………………..… SB-16

Circular Volta - Right Face ……………………………………………..… SB-17

Contra Bota Fogo ……………………………………………..… SB-26

Corta Jaca ……………………………………………..… SB-08

Criss Cross Voltas ……………………………………………..… SB-18

Curving Volta Left Face ……………………………………………..… SB-24

Curving Volta Right Face ……………………………………………..… SB-25

Foot Change (BJO to SCP & Opp. foot) ……………………………………………..… SB-31

Foot Change (SCP to BJO & Opp. foot) ……………………………………………..… SB-32

Marchessi ……………………………………………..… SB-30

Maypole ……………………………………………..… SB-19

Natural Barrel Roll ……………………………………………..… SB-28

Open Rocks ……………………………………………..… SB-11

Plaits ……………………………………………..… SB-12

Reverse Barrel Roll ……………………………………………..… SB-29

Reverse Turn ……………………………………………..… SB-05

Rolling Off The Arm ……………………………………………..… SB-13

Samba Side Walk ……………………………………………..… SB-01

Samba Walks ……………………………………………..… SB-02

Samba Whisks (Left and Right) ……………………………………………..… SB-03

Shadow Bota Fogos ……………………………………………..… SB-04

Spot Volta - Left Face ……………………………………………..… SB-20

Spot Volta - Right Face ……………………………………………..… SB-21

Stationary Samba Walks ……………………………………………..… SB-09

Traveling Bota Fogo ……………………………………………..… SB-10

Traveling Volta to Left ……………………………………………..… SB-22

Traveling Volta to Right ……………………………………………..… SB-23

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Volta Movement (Turning Left) ……………………………………………..… SB-15

Volta Movement (Turning Right) ……………………………………………..… SB-14

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Alternative Basic Movement 1 measure - 1a2 3a4 (alternate timing SQS SQS) Level of Difficulty 3

MAN CP WALL - fwd L/cl R to L part wgt, rplc wgt to L, bk R/cl L to R part wgt, rplc wgt to R;

LADY CP COH - bk R/cl L to R part wgt, rplc wgt to R, fwd L/cl R to L part wgt, rplc wgt to L;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1 or S

WALL

fwd L

nil

BF

fwd stp

Maintain CP throughout.

2

a or Q

-

cl R to L part wgt

-

B

foot cl w/part wgt

H of L slt off the fl.

3

2 or S

-

rplc wgt to L

-

BF

rplc wgt

4

3 or S

-

bk R

-

-

bkwd step

5

a or Q

-

cl L to R part wgt

-

B

foot cl w/part wgt

Heel of R slt off the fl.

6

4 or S

-

rplc wgt to R

-

BF

rplc wgt

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1 or S

COH

bk R

nil

BF

bkwd step

Maintain CP thruout.

2

a or Q

-

cl L to R part wgt

-

B

foot cl w/part wgt

H of R slt off the fl.

3

2 or S

-

rplc wgt to R

-

BF

rplc wgt

4

3 or S

-

fwd L

-

-

fwd step

5

a or Q

-

cl R to L part wgt

-

B

foot cl w/part wgt

Heel of L slt off the fl.

6

4 or S

-

rplc wgt to L

-

BF

rplc wgt

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NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN Start in a Closed Dance Position, facing the wall. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot (ball flat). Maintain a Closed Dance Position with your partner throughout the figure. [Step 2.] Close the right foot to the left foot, on the ball of the foot with a slight amount of weight. The heel of the left foot will rise slightly from the floor. [Step 3.] Replace the weight on the left foot, in place (ball/flat). [Step 4.] Step back on the right foot (ball/flat). [Step 5.] Close the left foot to the right foot, on the ball of the foot with a slight amount of weight. The heel of the right foot will rise slightly from the floor. [Step 6.] Replace the weight on the right foot, in place (ball/flat).

LADY Start in a Closed Dance Position, facing the center of the hall. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot (ball/flat). Maintain a Closed Dance Position with your partner throughout the figure. [Step 2.] Close the left foot to the right foot, on the ball of the foot with a slight amount of weight. The heel of the right foot will rise slightly from the floor. [Step 3.] Replace the weight on the right foot, in place (ball/flat). [Step 4.] Step forward on the left foot (ball/flat). [Step 5.] Close the right foot to the left foot on the ball of the foot with a slight amount of weight. The heel of the left foot will rise slightly from the floor. [Step 6.] Replace the weight on the left foot, in place (ball/flat).

GENERAL NOTES

Turning this figure to the left, up to one-quarter turn is allowed. Turn one-half the amount on the first step and one-half the amount on the fourth step. The lead foot may be changed also. Instead of starting with the left foot the man may start with the right foot. If starting with the man's right foot, the turn would be to the right. Choreographers may choose to use only half this figure as a transition. Either half may be used. A footwork of heel/flat may be used by the man, on step one, but is not to be confused with a normal heel lead.

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Basic Movement 1 measure - 1234 (SSSS) Level of Difficulty 3

MAN CP fcg WALL - fwd L, cl R to L with pressure & no wgt, bk R, cl L to R with pressure & no wgt;

LADY CP fcg COH - bk R, cl L to R with pressure & no wgt, fwd L, cl R to L with pressure & no wgt;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

WALL

fwd L

nil

BF

fwd stp


2

S

-

cl R to L no wgt

-

B

ft cl

Slt pressure on T but no wgt xfr.

3

S

-

bk R

-

BF

bkwd stp

4

S

-

cl L to R no wgt

-

B

ft cl


LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

COH

bk R

nil

BF

bkwd step


2

S

-

cl L to R no wgt

-

B

ft cl


3

S

-

fwd L

-

BF

fwd stp

4

S

-

cl R to L no wgt

-

B

ft cl



MAN Start in a Closed Dance Position, facing the wall. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot (ball/flat). Maintain a Closed Dance Position throughout the figure with your partner. [Step 2.] Close the right foot to the left with a slight amount of pressure on the toe. Do not transfer the weight to the right foot. [Step 3.] Step back on the right foot (ball/flat). [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right foot with a slight amount of pressure on the toe. Do not transfer the weight to the left foot.

LADY Start in a Closed Dance Position, facing the center of the hall. [Step 1.] Step back on the

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right foot (ball/flat). Maintain a Closed Dance Position throughout the figure with your partner. [Step 2.] Close the left foot to the right with a slight amount of pressure on the toe. Do not transfer the weight to the left foot. [Step 3.] Step forward on the left foot (ball/flat). [Step 4.] Close the right foot to the left foot with a slight amount of pressure on the toe. Do not transfer the weight to the right foot.

GENERAL NOTES Turning this figure to the left, up to one-quarter turn is allowed. Turn one-half the amount on the first step and one-half the amount on the third step. The lead foot may be changed also. Instead of starting with the left foot the man may start with the right foot. If starting with the man's right foot, the turn would be to the right. Choreographers may choose to use only half this figure as a transition. Either half may be used. A footwork of heel/flat may be used by the man, on step one, but is not to be confused with a normal heel lead.

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Bota Fogos to SCP and RSCP

1 1/2 measures - 1a23a4 1a2

MAN CP-wall - Fwd L/fwd and sd R trn SCP-LOD, rec on L, fwd R comm. RF trn/sd L cont RF trn, rec on R RSCP-RLOD; fwd L comm. LF trn/sd R cont LF trn, rec on L SCP-LOD,

LADY CP-fcg COH - Bk R/bk and sd L trn SCP-LOD, rec on R, fwd L comm. LF trn/sd R cont LF trn, rec on L RSCP-RLOD; fwd R comm. RF trn/sd L cont RF trn, rec on R SCP-LOD

MAN - Start in CP - wall - Ending SCP-LOD Step #

Timing Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

wall

fwd L wall

Nil

BF

lwr

2

a

wall

fwd & sd R DRW

IE of T

lift sltly

3

2

DLW

fwd L LOD

1/8 LF

BF

lwr

4

3

DLW

fwd R LOD

1/8 RF

BF

lwr

5

a

Wall

sd L

IE of T

lift sltly

6

4

DRW

fwd R RLOD

1/8 RF

BF

lwr

7

1

DRW

fwd L RLOD

1/8 LF

BF

lwr

8

a

wall

sd R

IE of T

lift sltly

9

2

DLW

fwd L LOD

1/8 LF

BF

lwr

LADY Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

COH

bk R wall

Nil

BF

lwr

2

a

COH

bk & sd L DRW

IE of T

lift sltly

3

2

DLC

fwd R LOD

1/8 RF

BF

lwr

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Bota Fogos to SCP and RSCP (continued)

4

3

DLC

fwd L LOD

1/8 LF

BF

lwr

5

a

COH

sd R

IE of T

lift sltly

6

4

DRC

fwd L RLOD

1/8 LF

BF

lwr

7

1

DRC

fwd R RLOD

1/8 RF

BF

lwr

8

a

COH

sd L

IE of T

lift sltly

9

2

DLC

fwd R LOD

1/8 RF

BF

lwr

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN

Start in Closed Position facing wall, ready to step toward wall. Use samba bounce

action throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly on the right foot and step forward toward

the wall on left foot (ball/flat). [Step 2.] Step forward and side with partial weight

on the right foot (toe). Turn to Semi-Closed Position ready to step toward line of

dance. [Step 3.] Forward toward line of dance on the left foot (ball/flat) in Semi-

Closed Position. [Step 4.] Lift slightly on the left foot and step forward toward line

of dance on the right foot (ball/flat). Rotate right face to face wall. [Step 5.] Step

side with partial weight on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly

while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face rotation. [Step 6.]

Forward toward reverse line of dance on the right foot (ball/flat) in Reverse Semi-

Closed Position. [Step 7.] Lift slightly on the right foot and step forward toward

reverse line of dance on the left foot (ball/flat). Rotate left face to face wall. [Step 8.]

Step side with partial weight on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body

slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue left face rotation. [Step 9.]

Forward toward line of dance on the left foot (ball/flat) in Semi-Closed Position.

LADY

Start in Closed Position facing center of hall, ready to step toward the wall. Use

samba bounce action throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly on the left foot and step

backward toward the wall on the right foot (ball/flat). [Step 2.] Step back and side

with partial weight on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while

compressing stomach muscles. Turn to Semi-Closed Position ready to step toward

line of dance. [Step 3.] Forward on the right foot (ball/flat) toward line of dance in

Semi-Closed Position. [Step 4.] Lift slightly on the right foot and step forward

toward line of dance on the left foot (ball/flat). Rotate left face to face center of hall.

[Step 5.] Step side with partial weight on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and

lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue left face rotation.

[Step 6.] Forward toward reverse line of dance on the left foot (ball/flat) in Reverse

Bota Fogos to SCP and RSCP (continued) Samba

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Semi-Closed Position. [Step 7.] Lift slightly on the left foot and step forward

toward reverse line of dance on the right foot (ball/flat). Rotate right face to face

center of hall. [Step 8.] Step side with partial weight on the left foot (toe) with toe

turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right

face rotation. [Step 9.] Forward toward line of dance on the right foot (ball/flat) in

Semi-Closed Position.

GENERAL NOTES

Bota Fogos can be performed in a variety of positions including shadow and SCP

(Shadow Bota Fogos, Contra Bota Fogos).

The beginning alignment may vary depending on the requirements of the

choreography. The three step movements (steps 1-3, 4-6 or 7-9) may be used by

themselves. The first or last six steps (steps 1-6 or 4-9) may also be used separately.

Use loose Semi-Closed and Reverse Semi-Closed Positions throughout.

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Bota Fogos to SCP and RSCP (continued)

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Circular Volta Left Face 1 measure - 1a2a3a4

MAN SCAR fcg DRW rotate LF – XLIF of L/sd R, L in place/sd R, L in place/sd R, L in place to CP DLW;

LADY SCAR fcg DLC – XLIF of R/sd R, XLIF of R/sd R, XLIF of R/sd R, L in place to CP fcg DRC;

MAN - Starting SCAR fcg DRW moving CCW - Ending CP DLW Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

DRW

XLIF

1/8+ LF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

2

a

sd R

1/8+ LF

IE of T

lift sltly

3

2

L in place

1/8+ LF

BF

lwr

4

a

sd R

1/8+ LF

IE of T

lift sltly

5

3

L in place

1/8+ LF

BF

lwr

6

a

sd R

1/8+ LF

IE of T

lift sltly

7

4

wall

L in place

1/8+ LF

BF

lwr

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

DLC

XLIF

1/8+ LF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

2

a

sd R

1/8+ LF

IE of T

lift sltly

3

2

XLIF

1/8+ LF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

4

a

sd R

1/8+ LF

IE of T

lift sltly

5

3

XLIF

1/8+ LF

BF

lwr

Latin cross

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Circular Volta Left Face (continued)

6

a

sd R

1/8+ LF

IE of T

lift sltly

7

4

COH

L in place

1/8+ LF

BF

lwr

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Sidecar Position facing diagonal reverse line of dance and wall. Use Samba Bounce action throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly on the right foot cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat). Left foot points in facing direction while left knee is placed in front of right knee as right toe is turned out (Latin Cross action) and settle into knees. Rotate strongly left face. [Step 2.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue left face rotation [Step 3.] Step in place on left foot (ball/flat) and settle into knees as body rotates left face. [Step 4.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue left face rotation. [Step 5.] Step in place on left foot (ball/flat) and settle into knees as body rotates left face. [Step 6.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. [Step 7.] Step in place on left foot (ball/flat). Rotate to face diagonal line of dance and wall in Closed Position.

LADY Start in Sidecar Position facing diagonal line of dance and center of hall.. Use Samba Bounce action throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly on the right foot cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat). Left foot points in facing direction while left knee is placed in front of right knee as right toe is turned out (Latin Cross action) and settle into knees. Rotate strongly left face. [Step 2.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue left face rotation. [Step 3.] Cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees. Continue left face rotation. [Step 4.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue left face rotation. [Step 5.] Cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees. Continue left face rotation. [Step 6.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue left face rotation. [Step 7.] Step in place on left foot (ball/flat). Rotate to face diagonal reverse line of dance and center of hall in Closed Position.

GENERAL NOTES Volta action is used in a number of Samba figures including Traveling Volta, Criss Cross Voltas, Curving Volta, Circular Volta, and Spot Volta. The “cross-side” Volta action common to all these figures must consist of a clear side step. If the side step is simply a small foot movement rather than a side step, the Volta action becomes a shuffling action referred to as the “church lady”. As the stomach muscles are alternately compressed and released, the pelvis will naturally tilt forward and back. The pelvis may also shift in the direction opposite of the side step (the “a” counts, i.e. to the left on the side steps).

Circular Volta Left Face (continued) Samba

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The figure may be danced in Closed or Butterfly position. A transition figure such as a Foot Change will be needed to get partners on the same footwork. This figure rotates around the man’s left foot. The third, fifth and seventh steps for the man may be in place or may inscribe a small circle. The amount of rotation may vary depending on the requirements of the choreography. A variant of the Circular Volta Left Face is the Roundabout to Left which begins with a Circular Volta, but on steps 6 and 7 a swiveling action is used to change to BJO position.

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Circular Volta Left Face (continued)

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Circular Volta Right Face

1 measure - 1a2a3a4

MAN BJO -DLW rotate RF – XRIF of L/sd L, R in place/sd L, R in place/sd L, R in place to CP -DRW;

LADY BJO fcg DRC – XRIF of L/sd L, XRIF of L/sd L, XRIF of L/sd L, R in place to CP fcg DLC;

MAN - Starting BJO fcg DLW moving CW - Ending CP DRW Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

DLW

XRIF

1/8+ RF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

2

a

sd L

1/8+ RF

IE of T

lift sltly

3

2

R in place

1/8+ RF

BF

lwr

4

a

sd L

1/8+ RF

IE of T

lift sltly

5

3

R in place

1/8+ RF

BF

lwr

6

a

sd L

1/8+ RF

IE of T

lift sltly

7

4

wall

R in place

1/8+ RF

BF

lwr

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

DRC

XRIF

1/8+ RF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

2

a

sd L

1/8+ RF

IE of T

lift sltly

3

2

XRIF

1/8+ RF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

4

a

sd L

1/8+ RF

IE of T

lift sltly

5

3

XRIF

1/8+ RF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

Samba

SB – Fig 17 - 2

S#8 2004

Circular Volta Right Face (continued)

6

a

sd L

1/8+ RF

IE of T

lift sltly

7

4

COH

R in place

1/8+ RF

BF

lwr

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Banjo Position facing diagonal line of dance and wall. Use Samba Bounce action throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly on the left foot cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat). Right foot points in facing direction while right knee is placed in front of left knee as left toe is turned out (Latin Cross action) and settle into knees. Rotate strongly right face. [Step 2.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face rotation [Step 3.] Step in place on right foot (ball/flat) and settle into knees as body rotates right face. [Step 4.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face rotation. [Step 5.] Step in place on right foot (ball/flat) and settle into knees as body rotates right face. [Step 6.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. [Step 7.] Step in place on right foot (ball/flat). Rotate to face diagonal reverse line of dance and wall in Closed Position.

LADY Start in Banjo Position facing diagonal reverse line of dance and center of hall. Use Samba Bounce action throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly on the left foot cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat). Right foot points in facing direction while right knee is placed in front of left knee as left toe is turned out (Latin Cross action) and settle into knees. Rotate strongly right face. [Step 2.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face rotation. [Step 3.] Cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees. Continue right face rotation. [Step 4.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face rotation. [Step 5.] Cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees. Continue right face rotation. [Step 6.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face rotation. [Step 7.] Step in place on right foot (ball/flat). Rotate to face diagonal line of dance and center of hall in Closed Position.

GENERAL NOTES Volta action is used in a number of Samba figures including Traveling Volta, Criss Cross Voltas, Curving Volta, Circular Volta, and Spot Volta. The “cross-side” Volta action common to all these figures must consist of a clear side step. If the side step is simply a small foot movement rather than a side step, the Volta action becomes a shuffling action referred to as the “church lady”. As the stomach muscles are alternately compressed and released, the pelvis will naturally tilt forward and back. The pelvis may also shift in the direction opposite of the side step (the “a” counts, i.e. to the right on the side steps).

Circular Volta Right Face (continued) Samba

SB – Fig 17 - 3

S#8 2004

The figure may be danced in Closed or Butterfly position. A transition figure such as a Foot Change will be needed to get partners on the same footwork. This figure rotates around the man’s right foot. The third, fifth and seventh steps for the man may be in place or may inscribe a small circle. The amount of rotation may vary depending on the requirements of the choreography. A variant of the Circular Volta Right Face is the Roundabout to Right which begins with a Circular Volta, but on steps 6 and 7 a swiveling action is used to change to SCAR position.

Samba

SB – Fig 17 - 4

S#8 2004

Circular Volta Right Face (continued)

Samba

SB – Fig 26 - 1

S#9 2005

Contra Bota Fogos 1 measure - 1a23a4

MAN Bfly BJO-LOD - Fwd R comm. RF trn/sd L cont RF trn, fwd R Bfly SCAR-RLOD, fwd L comm. LF trn/sd R cont LF trn, fwd L Bfly BJO-LOD;

LADY Bfly BJO fcg RLOD - Fwd R comm. RF trn/sd L cont RF trn, fwd R Bfly SCAR fcg LOD, fwd L comm. LF trn/sd R cont LF trn, fwd L Bfly BJO-LOD;

MAN - Start in Bfly BJO pos fcg LOD - Ending Bfly BJO pos fcg LOD Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

DLW

fwd R LOD

BF

lwr

2

a

wall

sd L

IE of T

lift sltly

3

2

DRW

fwd R RLOD

1/4 RF

BF

lwr

4

3

DRW

fwd L RLOD

BF

lwr

5

a

wall

sd R

IE of T

lift sltly

6

4

DLW

fwd L LOD

1/4 LF

BF

lwr

LADY Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

DRC

fwd R RLOD

BF

Lwr

2

a

COH

sd L

IE of T

lift sltly

3

2

DLC

fwd R LOD

1/4 RF

BF

lwr

4

3

DLC

fwd L LOD

BF

lwr

5

a

COH

sd R

IE of T

lift sltly

6

4

DRC

fwd L RLOD

1/4 LF

BF

lwr

Contra Bota Fogos (continued) Samba

SB – Fig 26 - 2

S#9 2005

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN

Start in Butterfly Banjo Position facing diagonal line of dance and wall, ready to step

toward line of dance. Use samba bounce action throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly

on the left foot and step forward toward line of dance on the right foot (ball/flat).

Rotate right face to face wall. [Step 2.] Step side with partial weight on the left foot

(toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles.

Continue right face rotation. [Step 3.] Forward toward reverse line of dance on the

right foot (ball/flat) to Butterfly Sidecar Position. Body turns less to face diagonal

reverse line of dance and wall. [Step 4.] Lift slightly on the right foot and step

forward toward reverse line of dance on the left foot (ball/flat). Rotate left face to face

wall. [Step 5.] Step side with partial weight on the right foot (toe) with toe turned

out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue left face

rotation. [Step 6.] Forward toward line of dance on the left foot (ball/flat) to

Butterfly Banjo Position. Body turns less to face diagonal line of dance and wall.

LADY

Start in Butterfly Banjo Position facing diagonal reverse line of dance and center of

hall, ready to step toward reverse line of dance. Use samba bounce action throughout.

[Step 1.] Lift slightly on the left foot and step forward toward reverse line of dance on

the right foot (ball/flat). Rotate right face to face center of hall. [Step 2.] Step side

with partial weight on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while

compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face rotation. [Step 3.] Forward

toward line of dance on the right foot (ball/flat) to Butterfly Sidecar Position. Body

turns less to face diagonal line of dance and center of hall. [Step 4.] Lift slightly on

the right foot and step forward toward line of dance on the left foot (ball/flat). Rotate

left face to face center of hall. [Step 5.] Step side with partial weight on the right

foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach

muscles. Continue left face rotation. [Step 6.] Forward toward reverse line of dance

on the left foot (ball/flat) to Butterfly Banjo Position. Body turns less to face diagonal

reverse line of dance and center of hall.

GENERAL NOTES

Bota Fogos can be performed in a variety of positions including shadow and Semi-

Closed Position (Contra Bota Fogos, Shadow Bota Fogos).

The beginning alignment may vary depending on the requirements of the

choreography.

Two Contra Bota Fogos are shown, but any number can be executed consecutively. A

transition will be required to get both partners on same footwork; a Foot Change can

be used for this purpose.

Samba

SB - Fig 8 - 23

Corta Jaca 2 measure - SQQ QQQQ Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP LOD - Fwd L,-, fwd & slt sd R on H, slide L ft to sd to the right; bk & slt sd R on B; slide L sd to the right, fwd & slt sd R on heel, slide L sd to the right;

LADY CP RLOD - Bk R,-, bk & slt sd on B, slide R sd to the left; fwd & slt sd L on heel slide R sd to the left, bk & sd L on the B; slide R sd to the left;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

WALL

fwd L

nil

HF

fwd stp

strong fwd stp ldng lady to stp bk

2

Q

-

fwd & slt sd R

-

H

fwd stp

use heel only, do not go to F of ft

3

Q

-

slide L sd to the right

-

F w/ press on B

F slip

wgt is kept on H of R until end of slide to right

4

Q

-

bk & slt sd R

-

B

bk stp

use B only, do not go to F of ft

5

Q

-


-

F w/ press on B

F slip

wgt is kept on B of R until end of slide to right.

6

Q

-

fwd & slightly sd R

-

H

fwd stp

use H only, do not go to F of ft

7

Q

-


-

F w/ Press on B

F slip

wgt is kept on H of R until end of slide to right

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

COH

bk R

nil

BF

bk stp

2

Q

-

bk & slt sd L

-

B

bk stp


3

Q

-

slide R sd to the left

-

F w/ press on B

F slip

wgt is kept on B of L until end of slide to left

4

Q

-

fwd & slt sd L

-

H

fwd stp

use only, do not go to F of ft

Corta Jaca (continued) Samba

SB - Fig 8 - 24

5

Q

-


-

F w/ press on B

F slip

wgt is kept on H of L until end of slide to left

6

Q

-

bk & slt sd L

-

B

bk stp


7

Q

-


-

F w/ press on B

F slip

wgt is kept on B of L until end of slide to left


MAN Start in a Closed Dance Position facing the wall. [Step 1.] Step forward, a strong step, on the left foot, (heel-flat) leading the lady to step back. [Step 2.] Step forward and slightly to the side on the right heel. Do not lower to the flat of the foot. [Step 3.] Keeping pressure on the heel of the right foot, slide the left foot sideways to the right. Keep the flat of the foot on the floor with more weight on the ball of the foot. [Step 4.] Step back and slightly to the side on the right foot, keep the weight on the ball of the foot. Do not lower to the heel of the foot. [Step 5.] Keeping pressure on the ball of the right foot, slide the left foot sideways to the right. Keep the flat of the foot on the floor with more weight on the ball of the foot. [Step 6.] Step forward and slightly to the side onto the right heel. Do not lower to the flat of the foot. [Step 7.] Keeping pressure on the heel of the right foot, slide the left foot sideways to the right. Keep the flat of the foot on the floor with more weight on the ball of the foot.

LADY Start in a Closed Danced Position facing the center of the hall. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot, (ball-flat). [Step 2.] Step back and slightly to the side onto the left foot. Weight remains on the ball of the foot without lowering to the flat of the foot. [Step 3.] Keeping pressure on the ball of the left foot, slide the right foot sideways to the left. Keep the flat of the foot on the floor with more weight on the ball of the foot. [Step 4.] Step forward and slightly to the side on the left heel. Do not lower to the flat of the foot. [Step 5.] Keeping pressure on the heel of the left foot, slide the right foot sideways to the left. Keep the flat of the foot on the floor with more weight on the ball of the foot. [Step 6.] Step back and slightly to the side onto the left foot. Weight remains on the ball of the foot without lowering to the flat of the foot. [Step 7.] Keeping pressure on the ball of the left foot, slide the right foot sideways to the left. Keep the flat of the foot on the floor with more weight on the ball of the foot.

GENERAL NOTES The man’s lead on the first step is a strong forward step and the bracing of the arms for balance. On steps 2 through 7 the standing leg remains slightly flexed and moving leg swings from the hip making the movement felt mainly from the knee. No bounce is used.

Samba

SB – Fig 18 - 1

S#8 2004

Criss Cross Voltas 2 measures - 1a2a3a4 1a2a3a4

MAN “V” OP fcg DLW moving wall lead hnd jnd – XLIF of R/sd R, XLIF of R/sd R, XLIF of R/sd R, XLIF crv LF “V” OP fcg DLC cross beh W; moving COH XRIF of L/sd L, XRIF of L/sd L, XRIF of L/sd L, XRIF crv RF OP fcg wall cross beh W;

LADY “V” OP fcg DLC moving COH lead hnds jnd – XRIF of L/sd L, XRIF of L/sd L, XRIF of L/sd L, XRIF crv RF “V” OP fcg DLW cross IF M; moving wall XLIF of R/sd R, XLIF of R/sd R, XLIF of R/sd R, XLIF crv LF OP fcg COH cross IF M;

MAN - Starting LOP “V” fcg DLW - LOP “V” fcg DLW Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

DLW

XLIF

1/16 LF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross, cross beh W, comm. curving Volta to R

2

a

sd R

1/16 LF

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd wall

3

2

LOD

XLIF

1/16 LF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

4

a

sd R

1/16 LF

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd DLC

5

3

DLC

XLIF

nil

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

6

a

sd R

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd LOD

7

4

XLIF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

8

1

DLC

XRIF

1/16 RF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross, cross beh W, comm. curving Volta to L

9

a

sd L

1/16 RF

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd COH

10

2

LOD

XRIF

1/16 RF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

11

a

sd L

1/16 RF

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd DLW

12

3

DLW

XRIF

1/16 RF

BF

lwr

Latin cross

13

a

sd L

1/16 RF

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd LOD

14

4

Wall

XRIF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

Samba

SB – Fig 18 - 2

S#8 2004

Criss Cross Voltas (continued)

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

DLC

XRIF

1/16 RF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross, cross IF M, comm. curving Volta

2

a

sd L

1/16 RF

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd LOD

3

2

LOD

XRIF

1/16 RF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

4

a

sd L

1/16 RF

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd LOD

5

3

DLW

XRIF

Nil

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

6

a

sd L

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd LOD

7

4

XRIF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

8

1

XLIF

1/16 LF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross, cross IF M, comm. curving Volta

9

a

sd R

1/16 LF

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd wall

10

2

LOD

XLIF

1/16 LF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

11

a

sd R

1/16 LF

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd LOD

12

3

DLC

XLIF

1/16 LF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

13

a

sd R

1/16 LF

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd LOD

14

4

COH

XLIF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in “V” Open Position facing diagonal line of dance and wall moving towards wall. Lead hands are joined. Use Samba Bounce action throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly on the right foot cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat) turn slightly left face. Left foot points in facing direction while left knee is placed in front of right knee as right toe is turned out (Latin Cross action) and settle into knees. Curve slightly left face and cross behind woman moving toward wall. [Step 2.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles continue left face turn. Face line of dance in tandem position with lead hands still joined. [Step 3.] Cross the left foot in front

Criss Cross Voltas (continued) Samba

SB – Fig 18 - 3

S#8 2004

of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees turn slightly left face. [Step 4.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles turn slightly left face to face diagonal line of dance and center of hall. [Step 5.] Cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees. [Step 6.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. [Step 7.] Cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees. [Step 8.] Cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees turn slightly right face. Cross behind woman moving toward center of hall. [Step 9.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles continue right face turn. Face line of dance in tandem position with lead hands still joined. [Step 10.] Cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees turn slightly right face. [Step 11.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles turn slightly right face to face diagonal line of dance and wall. [Step 12.] Cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees continue right face turn. [Step 13.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles continue right face turn to face partner and wall. [Step 14.] Cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees.

LADY Start in “V” Open Position facing diagonal line of dance and center of hall moving towards center of hall. Lead hands are joined. Use Samba Bounce action throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly on the left foot cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat). Right foot points in facing direction while right knee is placed in front of left knee as left toe is turned out (Latin Cross action) and settle into knees. Curve slightly right face and cross in front of man moving toward center of hall. [Step 2.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles continue right face turn. Face line of dance in tandem position with lead hands still joined.. [Step 3.] Cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees turn slightly right face. [Step 4.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles turn slightly right face to face diagonal line of dance and wall. [Step 5.] Cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees. [Step 6.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. [Step 7.] Cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees. [Step 8.] Cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees turn slightly left face. Cross in front of man moving toward wall. [Step 9.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles continue left face turn. Face line of dance in tandem position with lead hands still joined. [Step 10.] Cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees turn slightly left face. [Step 11.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles turn slightly left face to face diagonal line of dance and center of hall. [Step 12.] Cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees continue left face turn. [Step 13.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles continue left face turn to face partner and center of hall. [Step 14.] Cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees.

Samba

SB – Fig 18 - 4

S#8 2004

Criss Cross Voltas (continued)

GENERAL NOTES Volta action is used in a number of Samba figures including Traveling Volta, Criss Cross Voltas, Curving Volta, Circular Volta, and Spot Volta. The “cross-side” Volta action common to all these figures must consist of a clear side step. If the side step is simply a small foot movement rather than a side step, the Volta action becomes a shuffling action referred to as the “church lady”. As the stomach muscles are alternately compressed and released, the pelvis will naturally tilt forward and back. The pelvis may also shift in the direction opposite of the side step (the “a” counts, i.e. to the left on the side steps for the man and to the right on the side steps for the woman in the first half of the figure). The first part (steps 1-7) and second part (steps 8-14) of the figure may be danced separately which are a form of Curving Volta changing sides.

Samba

SB – Fig 24 - 1

S#9 2005

Curving Volta Left Face 1 measure - 1a2a3a4

MAN Bfly-wall curve LF – XLIF of R/sd R, XLIF of R/sd R, XLIF of R/sd R, XLIF of R Bfly-COH;

LADY Bfly fcg COH curve LF – XRIF of L/sd L, XRIF of L/sd L, XRIF of L/sd L, XRIF of L Bfly fcg wall;

MAN - Start in Bfly pos fcg wall and moving CCW - Ending Bfly pos fcg COH Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

Wall

XLIF

1/16 LF

BF

Lwr

Latin cross

2

a

Wall-DLW

sd R

1/16 LF

IE of T

lift sltly

3

2

DLW-LOD

XLIF

1/16 LF

BF

lwr

Latin cross

4

a

LOD

sd R

1/16 LF

IE of T

lift sltly

5

3

LOD-DLC

XLIF

1/16 LF

BF

Lwr

Latin cross

6

a

DLC-COH

sd R

1/16 LF

IE of T

lift sltly

7

4

COH

XLIF

1/8 LF

BF

Lwr

Latin cross

LADY Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

COH

XRIF

1/16 LF

BF

Lwr

Latin cross

2

a

COH-DRC

sd L

1/16 LF

IE of T

lift sltly

3

2

DRC-RLOD

XRIF

1/16 LF

BF

lwr

Latin cross

4

a

RLOD

sd L

1/16 LF

IE of T

lift sltly

5

3

RLOD-DRW

XRIF

1/16 LF

BF

Lwr

Latin cross

6

a

DRW-wall

sd L

1/16 LF

IE of T

lift sltly

7

4

Wall

XRIF

1/8 LF

BF

lwr

Latin cross

Curving Volta Left Face (continued) Samba

SB – Fig 24 - 2

S#9 2005


MAN Start in Butterfly Position facing wall. Use samba bounce action throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly on the right foot cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat). Left foot points in facing direction while left knee is placed in front of right knee as right toe is turned out (Latin cross action) and settle into knees. Rotate left face. [Step 2.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue left face rotation [Step 3.] Lift slightly on the right foot cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin cross action and settle into knees. Continue left face rotation. [Step 4.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue left face rotation. [Step 5.] Lift slightly on the right foot cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin cross action and settle into knees. Continue left face rotation. [Step 6.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. [Step 7.] Lift slightly on the right foot cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin cross action and settle into knees. Rotate left face to face center of hall in Butterfly position.

LADY Start in Butterfly Position facing center of the hall. Use samba bounce action throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly on the left foot cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat). Right foot points in facing direction while right knee is placed in front of left knee as left toe is turned out (Latin cross action) and settle into knees. Rotate left face. [Step 2.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue left face rotation. [Step 3.] Lift slightly on the left foot cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat) with Latin cross action and settle into knees. Continue left face rotation. [Step 4.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue left face rotation. [Step 5.] Lift slightly on the left foot cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat) with Latin cross action and settle into knees. Continue left face rotation. [Step 6.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue left face rotation. [Step 7.] Lift slightly on the left foot cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat) with Latin cross action and settle into knees. Rotate to face wall in Butterfly position.

GENERAL NOTES

Volta action is used in a number of samba figures including Traveling Volta, Criss Cross Voltas, Curving Volta, Circular Volta, and Spot Volta. The “cross-side” volta action common to all these figures must consist of a clear side step. If the side step is simply a small foot movement rather than a side step, the volta action becomes a shuffling action referred to as the “church lady”. As the stomach muscles are alternately compressed and released, the pelvis will naturally tilt forward and back. The pelvis may also shift in the direction opposite of the side step (the “a” counts). The amount of rotation and beginning alignment may vary depending on the requirements of the choreography. Curving Volta action is used in the first and last parts of the Criss Cross Voltas. Circular Volta is characterized by a tighter turning action, while Spot Volta has one foot in place essentially throughout the figure.

Samba

SB – Fig 25 - 1

S#9 2005

Curving Volta Right Face

1 measure - 1a2a3a4

MAN Bfly-wall curve RF – XRIF of L/sd L, XRIF of L/sd L, XRIF of L/sd L, XRIF of L Bfly-COH;

LADY Bfly fcg COH curve RF – XLIF of R/sd R, XLIF of R/sd R, XLIF of R/sd R, XLIF of R Bfly fcg wall;

MAN - Start in Bfly pos fcg wall and moving CW - Ending Bfly pos fcg COH Step

# Timing Facing

Alignment Step &

Direction Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

Wall

XRIF

1/16 RF

BF

Lwr

Latin cross

2

a

Wall-DRW

sd L

1/16 RF

IE of T

lift sltly

3

2

DRW-RLOD

XRIF

1/16 RF

BF

lwr

Latin cross

4

a

RLOD

sd L

1/16 RF

IE of T

lift sltly

5

3

RLOD-DRC

XRIF

1/16 RF

BF

lwr

Latin cross

6

a

DRC-COH

sd L

1/16 RF

IE of T

lift sltly

7

4

COH

XRIF

1/8 RF

BF

lwr

Latin cross

LADY Step

# Timing Facing

Alignment Step &

Direction Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

COH

XLIF

1/16 RF

BF

lwr

Latin cross

2

a

COH-DLC

sd R

1/16 RF

IE of T

lift sltly

3

2

DLC-LOD

XLIF

1/16 RF

BF

lwr

Latin cross

4

a

LOD

sd R

1/16 RF

IE of T

lift sltly

5

3

LOD-DLW

XLIF

1/16 RF

BF

lwr

Latin cross

6

a

DLW-wall

sd R

1/16 RF

IE of T

lift sltly

7

4

Wall

XLIF

1/8 RF

BF

Lwr

Latin cross

Curving Volta Right Face (continued) Samba

SB – Fig 25 - 2

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MAN Start in Butterfly Position facing wall. Use samba bounce action throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly on the left foot cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat). Right foot points in facing direction while right knee is placed in front of left knee as left toe is turned out (Latin cross action) and settle into knees. Rotate right face. [Step 2.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face rotation [Step 3.] Lift slightly on the left foot cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat) with Latin cross action and settle into knees. Continue right face rotation. [Step 4.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face rotation. [Step 5.] Lift slightly on the left foot cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat) with Latin cross action and settle into knees. Continue right face rotation. [Step 6.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face rotation. [Step 7.] Lift slightly on the left foot cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat) with Latin cross action and settle into knees. Rotate right face to face center of hall in Butterfly position.

LADY Start in Butterfly Position facing center of the hall. Use samba bounce action throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly on the right foot cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat). Left foot points in facing direction while left knee is placed in front of left knee as right toe is turned out (Latin cross action) and settle into knees. Rotate right face. [Step 2.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face rotation. [Step 3.] Lift slightly on the right foot cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin cross action and settle into knees. Continue right face rotation. [Step 4.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face rotation. [Step 5.] Lift slightly on the right foot cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin cross action and settle into knees. Continue right face rotation. [Step 6.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face rotation. [Step 7.] Lift slightly on the right foot cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin cross action and settle into knees. Rotate to face wall in Butterfly position.

GENERAL NOTES

Volta action is used in a number of samba figures including Traveling Volta, Criss Cross Voltas, Curving Volta, Circular Volta, and Spot Volta. The “cross-side” volta action common to all these figures must consist of a clear side step. If the side step is simply a small foot movement rather than a side step, the volta action becomes a shuffling action referred to as the “church lady”. As the stomach muscles are alternately compressed and released, the pelvis will naturally tilt forward and back. The pelvis may also shift in the direction opposite of the side step (the “a” counts). The amount of rotation and beginning alignment may vary depending on the requirements of the choreography. Curving Volta action is used in the first and last parts of the Criss Cross Voltas. The Circular Volta is characterized by a tighter turning action, while Spot Volta has one foot in place essentially throughout the figure.

Samba

SB – Fig 31 - 1

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Foot Change [BJO to SCP to opposite footwork] 1/2 measure – 12 or 1a2a or 1a2 (W 1a2)

MAN Bfly BJO-LOD – (there are four options)

1. point R fwd, point R bk SCP-LOD, 2. rk fwd R, rec L SCP-LOD, 3. rk fwd R/rec L, rk fwd R/rec L SCP-LOD, 4. flick R fwd sltly off floor/cl R ball to L, cl L to R SCP-LOD,

LADY Bfly BJO-RLOD – Fwd R comm RF trn/sd L cont RF trn, fwd R SCP-LOD,

MAN - Start in Bfly BJO-LOD - Ending SCP-LOD Option #1 – Point forward and back

Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork Action Used Lead/Technique

1 1 DLW point R fwd LOD

nil T no wgt lead W to Bota Fogo

2 2 DLW point R bk RLOD

nil IE of T no wgt

Option #2 – Rock forward and recover

Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn


1 1 DLW rk fwd R fwd LOD

nil BF

lead W to Bota Fogo

2 2 DLW rec bk L nil BF

Option #3 – Double rock forward

Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn


1 1 DLW rk fwd R LOD

nil BF lead W to Bota Fogo

2 a DLW rec bk L

nil T


nil BF

4 a DLW rec bk L nil T

Foot Change [BJO to SCP to opposite footwork] Samba

SB – Fig 31 - 2

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Option #4 – Flick ball change

Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn


1 1 DLW flick R fwd LOD

nil T lead W to Bota Fogo

2 a DLW cl R to L nil B

3 2 DLW cl L to R nil BF

LADY

Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn


1 1 DRC fwd R RLOD

BF lwr

2 a COH sd L RLOD

1/4 RF

IE of T lift sltly

3 2 DLC fwd R LOD

nil BF lwr

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position line of dance, ready to step toward line of dance. Do not use samba bounce action. Option #1 - [Step 1.] Point the right foot forward (toe) toward line of dance. [Step 2.] Point the right foot backward (inside edge of toe) toward reverse line of dance. Option #2 - [Step 1.] Rock forward on the right foot (ball/flat) toward line of dance. [Step 2.] Recover back onto the left foot (ball/flat). Option #3 - [Step 1.] Rock forward on the right foot (ball/flat) toward line of dance. [Step 2.] Recover back onto the left foot (toe). [Step 3.] Rock forward on the right foot (ball/flat) toward line of dance. [Step 4.] Recover back onto the left foot (toe). Option #4 - [Step 1.] Flick the right foot forward (toe) toward line of dance slightly off the floor. [Step 2.] Close the right foot (ball) to the left foot. [Step 3.] Close the left foot (ball/flat) to the right foot.

LADY Start in Butterfly Banjo Position facing reverse line of dance, ready to step toward reverse line of dance. Use samba bounce action throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly on the left foot and step forward toward reverse line of dance on the right foot (ball/flat). Commence right face turn to face center of hall. [Step 2.] Step side with partial weight on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face

Foot Change [BJO to SCP to opposite footwork] (continued) Samba

SB – Fig 31 - 3

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turn [Step 3.] Forward on the right foot (ball/flat) toward line of dance in Semi-Closed Position.

GENERAL NOTES There are four options for the man’s footwork while the lady executes a Bota Fogo. Any one of the man’s options could be used following the Contra Bota Fogos. Bota Fogos can be performed in a variety of positions including Shadow and Semi-Closed (Shadow Bota Fogos, Contra Bota Fogos). The beginning alignment may vary depending on the requirements of the choreography.

Foot Change [BJO to SCP to opposite footwork] Samba

SB – Fig 31 - 4

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Samba

SB – Fig 32 - 1

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Foot Change [SCP to BJO to same footwork] 1/2 measure – 12 or 1a2a or 1a2 (W 1a2)

MAN SCP-LOD – (there are four options)

1. point R fwd, point R bk Bfly-BJO LOD, 2. rk fwd R, rec L Bfly-BJO LOD, 3. rk fwd R/rec L, rk fwd R/rec L Bfly-BJO LOD, 4. flick R fwd sltly off floor/cl R ball to L, cl L to R Bfly-BJO LOD,

LADY SCP-LOD – fwd L comm LF trn/sd R cont LF trn, fwd L Bfly-BJO fcg DRC,

MAN - Start in SCP - LOD - Ending Bfly BJO-LOD Option #1 – Point forward and back

Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn


1 1 DLW point R fwd LOD

nil T no wgt lead W to Bota Fogo

2 2 DLW point R bk RLOD

nil IE of T no wgt

Option #2 – Rock forward and recover

Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn


1 1 DLW rk fwd R fwd LOD


2 2 DLW Rec bk L nil BF

Option #3 – Double rock forward

Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn






nil BF


Foot Change [SCP to BJO to same footwork] (continued) Samba

SB – Fig 32 - 2

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Option #4 – Flick ball change

Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn


1 1 DLW flick R fwd LOD

nil T lead W to Bota Fogo

2 a DLW cl R to L nil B

3 2 DLW cl L to R nil BF

LADY

Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn


1 1 DLC Fwd L LOD

1/8 LF

BF lwr

2 a COH sd R LOD

1/8 LF

IE of T lift sltly

3 2 DRC fwd L RLOD

nil BF lwr

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Semi-Closed Position line of dance, ready to step toward line of dance. Do not use samba bounce action. Option #1 - [Step 1.] Point the right foot forward (toe) toward line of dance. [Step 2.] Point the right foot backward (inside edge of toe) toward reverse line of dance. Option #2 - [Step 1.] Rock forward on the right foot (ball/flat) toward line of dance. [Step 2.] Recover back onto the left foot (ball/flat). Option #3 - [Step 1.] Rock forward on the right foot (ball/flat) toward line of dance. [Step 2.] Recover back onto the left foot (toe). [Step 3.] Rock forward on the right foot (ball/flat) toward line of dance. [Step 4.] Recover back onto the left foot (toe). Option #4 - [Step 1.] Flick the right foot forward (toe) toward line of dance slightly off the floor. [Step 2.] Close the right foot (ball) to the left foot. [Step 3.] Close the left foot (ball/flat) to the right foot.

LADY Start in Semi-Closed Position line of dance, ready to step toward line of dance. Use samba bounce action throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly on the right foot and step forward toward line of dance on the left foot (ball/flat). Commence left face turn to face center of hall. [Step 2.] Step side with partial weight on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue left face turn. [Step 3.] Forward on the left foot (ball/flat) toward reverse line of dance in Butterfly Banjo Position.


SB – Fig 32 - 3

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GENERAL NOTES There are four options for the man’s footwork while the lady executes a Bota Fogo. Any one of the man’s options could be used to precede the Contra Bota Fogos. Bota Fogos can be performed in a variety of positions including shadow and Semi-Closed (Shadow Bota Fogos, Contra Bota Fogos). The beginning alignment may vary depending on the requirements of the choreography.


SB – Fig 32 - 4

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Samba

SB – Fig 30 - 1

S#9 2005

Marchessi 2 measures – 1&2&3&4& 1&2&3&4&

MAN CP-wall - lead hnds low - L heel fwd/rec R, L toe bk/rec R, L heel fwd/rec R, L heel fwd/rec R; L toe bk/rec R, L heel fwd/rec R, L toe bk/rec R, L toe bk/rec R;

LADY CP-COH - lead hnds low - R toe bk/rec L, R heel fwd/rec L, R toe bk/rec L, R toe bk/rec L; R heel fwd/rec L, R toe bk/rec L, R heel fwd/rec L, R heel fwd/rec L;

MAN - Start in CP fcg wall - Ending CP fcg wall Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn


1 1 wall fwd L wall

nil H

2 & wall rec R nil BF

3 2 wall bk L COH

nil T

4 & wall rec R nil HF

5 3 wall fwd L wall

nil H


7 4 wall fwd L wall

nil H


9 1 wall bk L COH

nil T

10 & wall rec R nil HF

11 2 wall fwd L wall

nil H


13 3 wall bk L COH

nil T

14 & wall rec R Nil HF

15 4 wall bk L COH

Nil T

16 & wall rec R Nil HF

Marchessi (continued) Samba

SB – Fig 30 - 2

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LADY Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn


1 1 COH bk R wall

Nil T

2 & COH rec L nil HF

3 2 COH fwd R COH

Nil H

4 & COH rec L Nil BF

5 3 COH bk R wall

Nil T

6 & COH rec L Nil HF

7 4 COH bk R wall

Nil T


9 1 COH fwd R COH

Nil H


11 2 COH bk R wall

Nil T


13 3 COH fwd R COH

Nil H


15 4 COH fwd R COH

nil H

16 & COH rec L nil BF

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Closed Position facing wall, ready to step toward wall. [Step 1.] Step forward toward wall on the left foot (heel) with partial weight. Release heel of right foot. [Step 2.] Recover with full weight onto right foot (ball/flat). [Step 3.] Step backward toward center of hall on the left foot (toe) with partial weight. Release toe of right foot. [Step 4.] Recover with full weight onto right foot (heel/flat). [Step 5.] Step forward toward wall on the left foot (heel) with partial weight. Release heel of right foot. [Step 6.] Recover with full weight onto right foot (ball/flat). [Step 7.] Step forward toward wall on the left foot (heel) with partial weight. Release heel of right foot. [Step 8.] Recover with full weight onto right foot (ball/flat). [Step 9.] Step backward toward center of hall on the left foot (toe) with partial weight. Release toe of right foot. [Step 10.] Recover with full weight onto right foot (heel/flat). [Step 11.] Step forward toward wall on the left foot (heel) with partial weight. Release heel of right foot. [Step 12.] Recover with full weight onto right foot (ball/flat). [Step 13.] Step backward toward center of hall on the left foot (toe) with partial weight. Release toe of right foot.


SB – Fig 30 - 3

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[Step 14.] Recover with full weight onto right foot (heel/flat). [Step 15.] Step backward toward center of hall on the left foot (toe) with partial weight. Release toe of right foot. [Step 16.] Recover with full weight onto right foot (heel/flat).

LADY Start in Closed Position facing center of hall, ready to step toward wall. [Step 1.] Step backward toward wall on the right foot (toe) with partial weight. Release toe of left foot. [Step 2.] Recover with full weight onto left foot (heel/flat). [Step 3.] Step forward toward center of hall on the right foot (heel) with partial weight. Release heel of left foot. [Step 4.] Recover with full weight onto right foot (ball/flat). [Step 5.] Step backward toward wall on the right foot (toe) with partial weight. Release toe of left foot. [Step 6.] Recover with full weight onto left foot (heel/flat). [Step 7.] Step backward toward wall on the right foot (toe) with partial weight. Release toe of left foot. [Step 8.] Recover with full weight onto left foot (heel/flat). [Step 9.] Step forward toward center of hall on the right foot (heel) with partial weight. Release heel of left foot. [Step 10.] Recover with full weight onto right foot (ball/flat). [Step 11.] Step backward toward wall on the right foot (toe) with partial weight. Release toe of left foot. [Step 12.] Recover with full weight onto left foot (heel/flat). [Step 13.] Step forward toward center of hall on the right foot (heel) with partial weight. Release heel of left foot. [Step 14.] Recover with full weight onto right foot (ball/flat). [Step 15.] Step forward toward center of hall on the right foot (heel) with partial weight. Release heel of left foot. [Step 16.] Recover with full weight onto right foot (ball/flat).

GENERAL NOTES The forward and back action should be in the feet only. There should be very little movement of the body. Some dancers like to move the lead hands forward and back in the same direction as the lead feet. The beginning alignment may vary depending on the requirements of the choreography. This is the same as the Jive figure, but to give the figure Samba character, dancers could slide the trail foot forward and backward an inch or two as the steps on the lead feet are taken, in a manner similar to the Corta Jaca.


SB – Fig 30 - 4

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Samba

SB – Fig 19 - 1

S#8 2004

Maypole 1 measure - 1a2a3a4

MAN LOF fcg wall rotate LF around Lady – XLIF of L/sd R, L in place/sd R, L in place/sd R, L in place to fc wall;

LADY LOF fcg COH rotate RF on spot – XRIF of L/sd L, R in place/sd L, R in place/sd L, R in place to fc COH;

MAN - Starting LOF fcg wall moving CCW - Ending LOF fcg wall Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

wall

XLIF

1/8 LF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross - lead hnds jnd & hld high - lead lady to trn RF undr jnd hnds

2

a

sd R

1/8 LF

IE of T

lift sltly

3

2

XLIF

1/8 LF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

4

a

sd R

1/8 LF

IE of T

lift sltly

5

3

XLIF

1/8 LF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

6

a

sd R

1/8 LF

IE of T

lift sltly

7

4

wall

L in place

1/8 LF

BF

lwr

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

COH

XRIF

1/8 RF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross - dance Spot Volta undr jnd hnds

2

a

Sd L

1/8 RF

IE of T

lift sltly

3

2

R in place

1/8 RF

BF

lwr

4

a

Sd L

1/8 RF

IE of T

lift sltly

Samba

SB – Fig 19 - 2

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Maypole (continued)

5

3

R in place

1/8 RF

BF

lwr

6

a

Sd L

1/8 RF

IE of T

lift sltly

7

4

COH

R in place

1/8 RF

BF

lwr

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Left Open Facing Position, facing wall, and dance a Traveling Volta turning to the left. Use Samba bounce action throughout. [Step 1.] Raise joined lead hands leading lady to turn right face as lift slightly on the right foot cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat). Left foot points in facing direction while left knee is placed in front of right knee as right toe is turned out (Latin Cross action) and settle into knees. Rotate left face. [Step 2.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue left face rotation [Step 3.] Cross left foot of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees as body rotates left face. [Step 4.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue left face rotation. [Step 5.] Cross left foot of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees as body rotates left face. [Step 6.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. [Step 7.] Step in place on left foot (ball/flat). Rotate to face wall.

LADY Start in Left Open Facing Position, facing center of hall, and dance a Spot Volta turning to the right. Use Samba bounce action throughout. [Step 1.] Turn right face under joined lead hands as lift slightly on the left foot and cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat). Right foot points in facing direction while right knee is placed in front of left knee as left toe is turned out (Latin Cross action) and settle into knees. Rotate strongly right face. [Step 2.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face rotation. [Step 3.] Step in place on right foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees. Continue right face rotation. [Step 4.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face rotation. [Step 5.] Step in place on right foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees. Continue right face rotation. [Step 6.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face rotation. [Step 7.] Step in place on right foot (ball/flat). Rotate to face center of hall.

GENERAL NOTES The woman performs a Spot Volta turning right face while the man performs a Traveling Volta which curves around the woman (Curving Volta) turning left face. Usually lead hands are held, but this is not required. The normal amount of turn for the man is one-half to a full turn. The lady could dance as many as three revolutions. The figure can also turn the opposite direction with the man turning right face and the lady

Maypole (continued) Samba

SB – Fig 19 - 3

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turning left face. Volta action is used in a number of Samba figures including Traveling Volta, Criss Cross Voltas, Curving Volta, Circular Volta, and Spot Volta. The “cross-side” Volta action common to all these figures must consist of a clear side step. If the side step is simply a small foot movement rather than a side step, the Volta action becomes a shuffling action referred to as the “church lady”. As the stomach muscles are alternately compressed and released, the pelvis will naturally tilt forward and back. The pelvis may also shift in the direction opposite of the side step (the “a” counts, i.e. to the right on the side steps for the man and to the left on the side steps for the woman).

Samba

SB – Fig 19 - 4

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Maypole (continued)

Samba

SB – Fig 28 - 1

S#9 2005

Natural Roll 1 measure – 12&34&

MAN CP-LOD - Fwd R comm. RF trn poise bk, sd L cont RF trn poise bk & to R/cl R to L fcg RLOD, bk L cont RF trn poise fwd, sd R cont RF trn poise fwd & to L/cl L to R fcg LOD;

LADY CP-RLOD - Bk L comm. RF trn poise fwd, sd R cont RF trn poise fwd & to L/cl L to R fcg LOD, fwd R comm. RF trn poise bk, sd L cont RF trn poise bk & to R/cl R to L fcg RLOD;

MAN - Start in CP fcg DLW - Ending CP fcg DLW Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

LOD

fwd R LOD

3/8 RF

HF

poise bk

knees flexed - CP throughout

2

2

DRW

sd L LOD

1/8 RF

BF

poise bk & to R

knees flexed

3

&

RLOD

cl R to L

nil

BF

knees flexed

4

3

RLOD

bk L LOD

3/8 RF

BF

poise fwd

knees straighter

5

4

DLC

sd R LOD

1/8 RF

BF

poise fwd & to L

knees straighter

6

&

LOD

cl L to R

nil

BF

knees straighter

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

RLOD

bk L DLW

3/8 RF

BF

poise fwd

knees straighter - CP throughout

2

2

DLC

sd R LOD

1/8 RF

BF

poise fwd & to L

knees straighter

3

&

LOD

cl L to R

nil

BF

knees straighter

4

3

LOD

fwd R LOD

3/8 RF

HF

poise bk

knees flexed

5

4

DRW

sd L LOD

1/8 RF

BF

up, poise bk & to R

knees flexed

6

&

RLOD

cl R to L

nil

BF

knees flexed

Natural Roll (continued) Samba

SB – Fig 28 - 2

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NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Closed Position facing line of dance, ready to step toward line of dance. [Step 1.] Step forward toward line of dance on the right foot (heel/flat). Rotate right face to face diagonal reverse line of dance and wall. Body poise is back. [Step 2.] Step side on the left foot (ball/flat). Continue right face rotation to face reverse line of dance. Roll body poise back and right. [Step 3.] Close right foot to left foot (ball/flat). Roll body poise to neutral. [Step 4.] Step backward toward line of dance on the left foot (ball/flat). Rotate right face to face diagonal line of dance and center of hall. Roll body poise forward. [Step 5.] Step side on the right foot (ball/flat). Continue right face rotation to face line of dance. Roll body poise forward and left. [Step 6.] Close left foot to right foot (ball/flat). Roll body poise to neutral.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing reverse line of dance, ready to step toward line of dance. [Step 1.] Step backward toward line of dance on the left foot (ball/flat). Rotate right face to face diagonal line of dance and center of hall. Body poise forward. [Step 2.] Step side on the right foot (ball/flat). Continue right face rotation to face diagonal line of dance and wall. Roll body poise forward and left. [Step 3.] Close left foot to right foot (ball/flat). Roll body poise neutral. [Step 4.] Step forward toward line of dance on the right foot (heel/flat). Rotate right face to face diagonal reverse line of dance and wall. Roll body poise back. [Step 5.] Step side on the left foot (ball/flat). Continue right face rotation to face reverse line of dance. Roll body poise back and right. [Step 6.] Close right foot to left foot (ball/flat). Roll body poise to neutral.

GENERAL NOTES The Natural Roll is similar to the Reverse Roll, but with clockwise rotation and rolling of the upper bodies in the opposite direction that the feet are moving. The figure can be done in Shadow Position with both partners using the Man’s footwork. Note that the knees are more flexed during steps 1-3 for the man (steps 4-6 for the woman) and are straighter during steps 4-6 for the man (steps 1-3 for the woman). There is no samba bounce in this figure. Alternate alignments are possible depending on the requirements of the choreography.

Samba

SB – Fig 11 - 29

Open Rocks 2 measure - SQQ SQQ Level of Difficulty 7

MAN CP fcg LOD wgt on L - Fwd R rel left hnd trn Lady RF,-, fwd L ck Lady with right hnd on bk, rplc wgt to L trn Lady RF with right hnd; Fwd L cont trng Lady,-, fwd R rel right hnd & ck Lady with left hnd on bk, rplc wgt to L trng Lady RF with left hnd;

LADY CP fcg RLOD wgt on R - Bk L comm RF trn,-, bk R comp a 1/4 RF trn, rplc wgt to L comp a LF trn; Bk R cont trng LF, - , bk L comp a 3/8 LF trn, rplc wgt to R comm a RF trn;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

LOD

Fwd R

Nil

BF

Fwd

Trn Lady RF with left hnd & rel left hnd immediately.

2

Q

-

Fwd L

-

-

-

Support Lady with right hnd on bk.

3

Q

-

rplc wgt to R

-

-

rplc wgt

Trn Lady LF with right hnd.

4

S

-

Fwd L

-

-

Fwd

Cont trng Lady LF with right hnd.

5

Q

-

Fwd R

-

-

-

Rel right hnd Support Lady with left hnd on bk.

6

Q

-

rplc wgt to L

-

-

rplc wgt

Trn Lady RF & rel left hndhld immediately.

LADY

Step

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

RLOD

Bk L twd DLW trng

RF 1/8 RF

BF

bk comm a RF trn

rel R hnd qkly & comm a RF trn end fcg DRC.

2

Q

DRC

Bk R sml stp T trnd out twd WALL

-

-

bk cont trn

End in right angle pos on Man�s right sd end fcg COH.

3

Q

COH

Rplc wgt to L fcg DRC

-

rplc wgt comm a LF trn

4

S

DRC

Bk & sltly sd R twd DLC

1/4 LF ovr 2 steps

-

Bk cont LF trn

Cont LF trn & pl right hnd on Man’s left shldr on stp "4" rel left hnd quickly - end fcg DLW.

5

S

DLC

Bk L sml stp T trnd out twd COH

1/8 LF

-

Bk cont LF trn

End in right angle pos on Man’s left sd.

6

Q

WALL

Rplc wgt to R fcg DRW

Comm a RF trn

-

Comm RF

trn

End fcg DRW comm a RF trn.

Open Rocks (continued) Samba

SB – Fig 11 - 30


MAN Start in a Closed Dance Position facing the line of dance with weight on the Left foot and traveling Line of Dance throughout. [Step 1.] Step forward on the right foot (ball flat) leading the lady to turn right with the left hand. Using slight tension in the left arm, immediately release the left hand. [Step 2.] Supporting the lady with the right hand on her back, step forward on the Left foot (ball flat). [Step 3.] Replace the weight back onto the right foot (ball/flat) leading the lady to turn left with the right hand. [Step 4.] Continue turning the lady to the left with the right hand and step forward on the left foot (ball flat) releasing the right hand at the end of the step. [Step 5.] Place the left hand on the back of the lady on the release of the right hand to support the lady, and step forward on the right foot (ball flat). [Step 6.] Replace the weight back onto the left foot (ball flat) turning the lady to the right and immediately releasing the left hand.

LADY Start in a Closed Dance Position facing the reverse line of dance with the weight on the right foot. [Step 1.] Step back on the Left foot toward DLW turning right face one-eighth (ball flat). [Step 2.] Continue to turn right one-eighth and step back a small step on the ball of the right foot with the toe turned out to face the Center of the Hall. [Step 3.] Replace the weight back to the Left foot (ball flat) commencing a left turn. [Step 4.] Continue to turn left and step back and slightly to the side on the right foot (ball flat) to complete a one-quarter turn to end facing on the diagonal reverse and wall. [ Step 5.] Turning one-eighth to the left, step back a small step on the ball of the Left foot with toe turned out toward the center of the hall to end facing the wall. [Step 6.] Replace the weight back on the Right foot (ball flat) and end facing diagonal reverse and wall, commencing a right turn.

GENERAL NOTES The Open Rocks are danced with no bounce. Return to Closed Position on step one of the figure that will follow.

MAN Step 1 - With slight tension in left arm, lead lady to turn right with a quick release of handhold. Step 2 - Check lady’s turn with right hand on lady’s back. Step 3 - Turn lady to the left with right hand. - Step 4 - Continue turning lady with right hand and release hold. Step 5 - Place left hand on lady’s back checking her turn. Step 6 - Turn lady to the right with the left hand, and quickly release the left hand hold on lady’s back. - When followed by a natural figure make a one-eighth turn to the right between step 6 and step l. When followed by a reverse figure make a one-eighth turn to the left between step 3 and step 1.

LADY Step 1 - Use a firm right arm to receive the man’s lead and quickly release right hand hold. Step 2 - Arrive at a right angle to the man on his right side. Step 3 - Place the right hand on man’s left shoulder and quickly release left hand. - Step 4 - Arrive at a right angle to the man on his left side. Step 5 - When followed by open rocks or a natural figure, turn right one-quarter stepping back and slightly to the side on step 1 placing the left hand on man’s right shoulder, with a quick release of right hand. The amount of turn over steps 3 and 4 is measured from the left foot. More turn may be made in the figure.

Samba

SB – Fig 12 - 31

S#6 2002

Plait

2 measure - 12 a34 12 a34 Level of Difficulty 9

MAN CP fcg RLOD - (Brace arms & maintain throughout) stp bk R to LCP, (Sml stps follow) bk L, bk R/bk L, bk R; bk L, bk R, bk L/bk R, bk L;

LADY CP fcg LOD - (Brace arms & maintain shldrs square with man throughout only hips & ft trng) Swvl LF 1/8 on R fwd L, swvl RF 1/4 on L fwd R, swvl LF 1/4 on R fwd L/swvl RF 1/4 on L fwd R, swvl LF 1/4 on R fwd L; Swvl RF 1/4 on L fwd R, swvl LF 1/4 on R fwd L, swvl RF 1/4 on L fwd R/swvl LF 1/4 on R fwd L;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

RLOD

bk R LOD

nil

BF

no bounce

2

2

-

bk L LOD

-

BF

-

3

a

-

bk R LOD

-

BF

-

4

3

-

bk L LOD

-

BF

-

5

4

-

bk R LOD

-

BF

-

6

1

-

bk L LOD

-

BF

-

7

2

-

bk R LOD

-

BF

-

8

a

-

bk L LOD

-

BF

-

9

3

-

bk R LOD

-

BF

-

(on steps 1 thru 10) maintain braced arms with shldrs square to lady - ldng lady fwd throughout - Use Merengue action with sml steps throughout. stp 1 is a little longer to set up a LCP further apt with braced arms.

10

4

-

bk L LOD

-

BF

-

end in LCP.

Plait (continued) Samba

SB – Fig 12 - 32

S#6 2002

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

LOD

fwd R DLW

1/8 RF

B

Rumba fwd wlk

stps 1 thru 10 - maint braced arms w/shldrs square to man & use sml stps - L & R ft in alignment throughout- swvl hips & L ft RF brush R to L then stp fwd

2

2

-

fwd L DLC

1/4 RF

B

-

swvl hips & R ft LF & brush L to R then stp fwd

3

a

-

fwd R DLW

-

B

-

swvl hips & L ft RF brush R to L then stp fwd

4

3

-

fwd L DLC

-

B

-


5

4

-

fwd R DLW

-

B

-


6

1

-

fwd L DLC

-

B

-


7

2

-

fwd R DLW

-

B

-


8

a

-

fwd L DLC

-

B

-


9

3

-

fwd R DLW

-

B

-


10

4

-

fwd L DLC

-

B

-

swvl hips & R ft LF & brush L to R then stp fwd to LCP


MAN Start in a Closed Dance Position facing the reverse line of dance. (Step 1.) Step back on the right foot, taking a little longer step to end in a loose closed position, leading the lady forward. (Brace arms and maintain hold throughout using Merengue action). [Step 2.) Step back a small step on the left foot. [Step 3.] Step back a small step on the right foot. [Step 4.] Step back a small step on the left foot. [Step 5.] Step back a small step on the right foot. [Step 6.] Step back a small step on the left foot. [Step 7.] Step back a small step on the right foot. [Step 8.] Step back a small step on the left foot. [Step 9.] Step


SB – Fig 12 - 33

S#6 2002

back a small step on the right foot. [Step 10.] Step back on the right foot ending in a loose Closed Position facing reverse line of dance.

LADY Start in a Closed Dance Position facing the line of dance. (Brace and maintain arms and shoulders square with Man, while using the lower part of the body (HIPS/LEGS/FEET) for the turns. Maintain both feet in alignment through out.) [Step 1.] Swiveling hips and left foot to the right one-eighth, draw the right foot to the left foot and step forward on the right foot. [Step 2.] Swiveling hips and right foot to the left one-quarter, draw the left foot to the right foot and step forward on the left foot. [Step 3.] Swiveling hips and left foot to the right one-quarter, draw the right foot to the left foot and step forward on the right foot. [Step 4.] Swiveling hips and right foot to the left one-quarter, draw the left foot to the right foot and step forward on the left foot. [Step 5.] Swiveling hips and left foot to the right one-quarter, draw the right foot to the left foot and step forward on the right foot. [Step 6.] Swiveling hips and right foot to the left one-quarter, draw the left foot to the right foot and step forward on the left foot. [Step 7.] Swiveling hips and left foot to the right one-quarter, draw the right foot to the left foot and step forward on the right foot. [Step 8.] Swiveling hips and right foot to the left one-quarter, draw the left foot to the right foot and step forward on the left foot. [Step 9.] Swiveling hips and left foot to the right one-quarter, draw the right foot to the left foot and step forward on the right foot. [Step 10.] Swiveling hips and right foot to the left one-quarter, draw the left foot to the right foot and step forward on the left foot to a slightly more apart Closed Position.

GENERAL NOTES

MAN Merengue action - Step back on toe of moving foot putting pressure into floor without weight transfer keeping heel off floor. Allow hip of straight standing leg to move outward and knee to lock back. The foot action will be toe, ball, flat with the moving foot as weight is taken. .

LADY The Rumba forward walk action is used on all forward steps.


SB – Fig 12 - 34

S#6 2002

Samba

SB – Fig 29 - 1

S#9 2005

Reverse Roll 1 measure – 12&34&

MAN CP-LOD - Fwd L comm LF trn poise fwd & to R, sd & bk R cont LF trn poise fwd & to L/XLIF of R with L sway fcg DRC, bk & sd R cont LF trn poise bk & to L, small sd L cont LF trn poise bk & to R/cl R to L with R sway fcg DLW;

LADY CP-DRW - Bk R comm LF trn poise bk & to L, small sd L cont LF trn poise bk & to R/cl R to L sway right fcg LOD, fwd L cont LF trn poise fwd & to R, bk & sd R cont LF trn poise fwd/XLIF of R with L sway fcg DRC;

MAN - Start in CP fcg LOD - Ending CP fcg DLW Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

LOD

fwd L LOD

BF

poise fwd & to R

CP throughout

2

2

DLC

sd & bk R

LOD

IE of T

poise fwd & to L

3

&

DRC

XLIF of R

3/8 LF

BF

sway to L

4

3

DRC

bk & sd R

LOD

BF

poise bk & to L

5

4

DRW

small sd L

LOD

B

poise bk & to R

6

&

DLW

cl R to L

1/2 LF

BF

sway to R

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

RLOD

bk R LOD

BF

poise bk & to L

CP throughout

2

2

DRW

small sd L

LOD

B

poise bk & to R

3

&

DLW

cl R to L

3/8 LF

BF

sway to R

4

3

LOD

fwd L LOD

BF

poise fwd & to R

5

4

COH

sd & bk R

LOD

IE of T

poise fwd & to L

6

&

DRC

XLIF of R

1/2 LF

BF

sway to L

Reverse Roll (continued) Samba

SB – Fig 29 - 2

S#9 2005

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Closed Position facing line of dance, ready to step toward line of dance rolling the body forward and to the right. [Step 1.] Step forward toward line of dance on the left foot (ball/flat). Rotate left face to face diagonal line of dance and center of hall with body poise forward and to the right. [Step 2.] Step side and back on the right foot (inside edge of toe). Continue left face rotation to face diagonal reverse line of dance and center of hall. Roll body poise forward and left. [Step 3.] Cross left foot in front of right foot (ball/flat). Roll body to left sway. [Step 4.] Step backward and side toward line of dance on the right foot (ball/flat). Rotate left face to face diagonal reverse line of dance and wall. Roll body poise backward and left. [Step 5.] Small step side on the left foot (ball). Continue left face rotation to face diagonal line of dance and wall. Roll body poise backward and to right. [Step 6.] Close right foot to left foot (ball/flat). Roll body to right sway.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing reverse line of dance, ready to step toward line of dance rolling the body back and to the left. [Step 1.] Step backward toward line of dance on the right foot (ball/flat). Rotate left face to face diagonal reverse line of dance and wall with body poise backward and to the left. [Step 2.] Small step side on the left foot (ball). Continue left face rotation to face diagonal line of dance and wall. Roll body poise backward and right. [Step 3.] Close right foot to left foot (ball/flat). Roll body to right sway. [Step 4.] Step forward toward line of dance on the left foot (ball/flat). Rotate left face to face diagonal line of dance and center of hall. Roll body poise forward and right. [Step 5.] Step side and back on the right foot (inside edge of toe). Continue left face rotation to face diagonal reverse line of dance and center of hall. Roll body poise forward and to the left. [Step 6.] Cross left foot in front of right foot (ball/flat). Roll body poise to sway left.

GENERAL NOTES The Reverse Roll (also called the Reverse Barrel Roll) is a variant of the Reverse Turn with the same footwork and counterclockwise rolling of the upper bodies. An alternate hold is to join the left hands above the heads with the right arms around the partner’s body, which exaggerates the appearance of the body rolling. There is no samba bounce in this figure. Alternate alignments are possible depending on the requirements of the choreography.

Samba

SB - Fig 5 - 17

Reverse Turn

1 measure - 1a2 3a4 (alternate timing SQQ SQQ) Level of Difficulty 3

MAN CP DLC - fwd L/sd & bk R, XLIFR, bk R/sd L, cl R to L;

LADY CP DRW - bk R/sd L, cl R to L, fwd L/sd & bk R, XLIFR;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1 or S

DLC

fwd L

slt LF

BF (HF)

fwd stp

if SQQ timing is used - then CBM HF footwork is used

2

a or Q

COH

sd & bk

R

1/4 LF btw 1 & 2

B

sd stp with part

wgt

bdy trns less

3

2 or Q

DRC

XLIFR

1/8 LF btw 2 & 3

BF

Latin cross

bdy catches up

4

3 or S

RLOD

bk R

slt LF

-

bkwd stp

CBM

5

a or Q

DRW

sd L

1/4 LF btw 4 & 5

-

sd stp with part

wgt

sml stp - as you are inside the trn

6

4 or Q

WALL

cl R to L

1/8 LF btw 5 & 6

-

ft cl with wgt chg

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1 or S

DRW

bk R

slt LF

BF

bkwd step

CBM

2

a or Q

wall

sd L

1/4 LF btw 1 & 2

-

sd stp with part

wgt

sml stp - as you are inside the trn

3

2 or Q

DLW

cl R to L

1/8 LF btw 2 & 3

-

ft cl with wgt chg

4

3 or S

LOD

fwd L

sltly LF

-

fwd stp

CBM

5

a or Q

DLC

sd & bk

R

1/4 LF btw 4 & 5

B

sd stp with part

wgt

bdy trns less

6

4 or Q

COH

XLIFR

1/8 LF btw 5 & 6

BF

Latin cross

bdy catches up

Reverse Turn (continued) Samba

SB - Fig 5 - 18


MAN Start in a Closed Dance Position facing the diagonal line and center of the hall. [Step 1.] Step forward (CBM) on the left foot (ball/flat). [Step 2.] Continuing to turn to the left, step to the side and back on the right toe. Do not move around your partner, but move through her. [Step 3.] Cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat). The left heel should be near the right toe with the toes turned out (Latin Cross). [Step 4.] Step back (CBM) on the right foot (ball/flat). [Step 5.] Continuing to turn to the left, step to the side on the left foot (ball/flat). This should be a small step as you are on the inside of the turn and your partner has further to move. [Step 6.] Finishing the left turn, close the right foot to the left (ball/flat).

LADY Start in a Closed Dance Position facing on the diagonal reverse line and wall. [Step 1.] Step back (CBM) on the right foot (ball/flat). [Step 2.] Continuing to turn to the left, step to the side on the left foot (ball/flat). This should be a small step as you are on the inside of the turn and your partner has further to move. [Step 3.] Continuing to turn to the left, close the right foot to the left foot (ball/flat). [Step 4.] Step forward (CBM) on the left foot (ball/flat). [Step 5.] Continuing to turn to the left, step to the side and back on the right toe. Do not move around your partner, but move through him. [Step 6.] Cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat) completing the left face turn. The left heel should be near the right toe with the toes turned out (Latin Cross).

GENERAL NOTES When dancing the Reverse Turn SQQ, there will be no Samba bounce. When dancing the figure 1a2, use the bounce action. The first step of a SQQ figure can be heel/flat. This is not to be danced as a heel lead in the smooth rhythms it is to allow for ease of movement and not rise and fall. For the man there is a slight inclination of the body to turn to the left on step two and three and to the right on step five and six. The lady's inclination is the opposite of the man.

Samba

SB - Fig 13 - 35

S#6 2002

Rolling Off the Arm

1 measures- 1a2 3a4 Level of Difficulty 6

MAN Right Sd by SD Wrap Pos Dbl Hndhld fcg LOD - (Whisk to left) rel lady’s L hnd & ld lady to trn RF w/R hnd & stp sd L/XRIBL, rec in pl L, (Whisk to right) lead lady to trn R & stp sd R/XLIBR, rec in pl R lead lady to R Sd by Sd Wrap Pos fcg LOD;

LADY Right Sd by Sd Wrap Pos Dbl Hndhld fcg LOD - With R hndhld stp fwd R comm RF trn/cont trng stp sd L, comp 1 full trn stp sd R end fcg LOD in LOP, comm a LF trn stp fwd L/cont trng stp sd R, cont trng comp 1 full trn stp sd L end in R Sd by Sd Wrap Pos fcg LOD.

MAN

Step # Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn Footwork Action Used Lead/Technique

1

1

LOD

sd L

nil

BF

2

a

-

XRIBL

-

T

Latin X part wgt

3

2

-

in pl L

-

BF

wgt chg in pl

Rel L/R handhold ldng lady to trn RF with R hnd (whisk) stp sd L, cont trng lady RF - XRIBL, rec in pl L as lady comp trn.

4

3

-

sd R

-

BF

5

a

-

XLIBR

-

T

Latin X part wt

6

4

-

in pl R

-

BF

wgt chg in pl

Ld lady to trn LF with R hnd (whisk) stp sd R, cont trng lady LF - XLIBR, rec in pl as lady comp trn re-join hnds end in sd by sd wrap pos lady on right sd fcg LOD.

LADY Step # Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction


1

1

LOD

fwd R

BF

1/4 RF trn

2

a

WALL

sd L

BF

-

3

2

RLOD

sd R

1 full RF trn ovr 3 stps

BF

1/2 RF trn

Rel Left handhold stp fwd R comm a RF trn, sd L (IE of B) cont trng, sd R comp trn with left knee veering in & IE of L ft on fl, end in OP fcg LOD.

4

3

LOD

fwd L

BF

1/4 LF trn

5

a

COH

sd R

BF

1/4 LF trn

6

4

RLOD

sd L

1 full LF trn ovr 3 stps

BF

1/2 RF trn

Fwd L strtg a LF trn, sd R (IE of B) cont trng, sd L comp trn with right knee veering in & IE of R ft on fl rejoining hnds end in R Sd by Sd Wrap Pos fcg LOD

Rolling Off The Arm (continued) Samba

SB - Fig 13 - 36 S#6 2002


MAN Start in a right side by side wrap position with a double handhold facing the line of dance. [Step 1.] Rise on the right foot releasing left- right handhold and step side on the left foot, ball/flat, leading the lady to turn right. [Step 2.] Cross the toe of the right foot behind the heel of the left foot, with both feet toeing out (Latin Cross). The left foot rises slightly off the heel with partial weight maintained. [Step 3.] Recover on the left foot in place (ball/ flat). [Step 4.] Rising from the left foot, step to the side on the right foot (ball/flat), leading the Lady to turn left. [Step 5.] Cross the toe of the left foot behind the heel of the right foot with both feet toeing out (Latin Cross). The right foot rises slightly off the heel with partial weight maintained. [Step 6.] Recover on the right foot, in place (ball/flat), leading Lady to a right side by side wrap position with a double handhold facing the line of dance.

LADY Start in a right side by side wrap position with a double handhold facing the line of dance. [Step 1.] Commence a right turn while stepping forward on the right foot (ball/flat), to end facing the wall. [Step 2.] Continue turning and step side on the left foot (ball/flat), to end facing the reverse line of dance. [Step 3.] Continue turning and step to the side on the right foot (ball/flat), to end facing the line of dance. Both knees are flexed, with weight of left foot on the inside edge of the ball of the foot and the left knee is veered inward. [Step 4.] Commence a left turn and step forward on the left foot (ball/flat) and end facing the center of the hall. [Step 5.] Continue turning and step to the side on the right foot, (ball/flat) and end facing the reverse line of dance. [Step 6.] Continue turning and step side on the left foot (ball/flat). Both knees are flexed, with the weight of the right foot on the inside edge of the ball of the foot and the right knee is veered inward ending in a right side by side wrap position with a double handhold facing the line of dance.

GENERAL NOTES

Figure may end in a Closed Position or a Shadow Position

MAN Whisk Left Steps 1, 2 and 3. Whisk right steps 4, 5 and 6 Use alternative Samba bounce action Ending in a Closed Position followed with a Whisk - Release right hand at the end of step 5 as lady turns, right one-quarter to face wall in a Closed Position. Ending in a Closed Position followed by a Reverse Turn -With no turn, release right hand hold at the end of step 5 as lady turns.

LADY No bounce action Ending in Closed Position followed by a Whisk - Turn left 1 1/4 turns over steps 4, 5 and 6 Ending in Closed Position followed by a Reverse Turn - Turn left 1 1/2 turns over steps 4, 5 and 6

Samba

SB - Fig 4 - 13

Shadow Bota Fogos 1 measure - 1a2 3a4 (alternate timing SQS SQS) Level of Difficulty 5

MAN Open Promenade with Left to Right hnd hold fcg DLW - fwd L/sd R partial wgt, rec onto L, fwd R/sd L partial wgt, rec to R;

LADY Open Promenade with R to L hand hold fcg DLC - fwd R/sd L partial wgt, rec onto R, fwd L/ sd R partial wgt, rec onto L;

MAN Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1 or S

DLW

fwd L

slt LF

BF

fwd stp

CBM moving bhnd lady. Raise left arm for lady to pass undr.

2

a or Q

-

sd R part wgt

1/8 LF btw 1 & 2

IE of T

pt with part wgt

Keep left arm up.

3

2 or S

LOD

rplc wgt to L

1/8 LF btw 2 & 3

BF

rplc wgt

A 1/4 LF trn should be completed when wgt is rplc onto the L. More of the turn is completed on the R T.

4

3 or S

DLC

fwd R

slt RF

-

fwd stp

CBM moving bhnd lady. Raise left arm for lady to pass under.

5

a or Q

-

sd L part wgt

1/8 RF btw 4 & 5

IE of T

pt with part wgt

Keep left arm up.

6

4 or S

LOD

rplc wgt to R

1/8 RF btw 5 & 6

BF

rplc wgt

A 1/4 RF trn should be completed when wgt is rplc onto the R ft. More of the turn is completed on the L toe.

Shadow Bota Fogos (continued) Samba

SB - Fig 4 - 14

LADY Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1 or S

DLC

fwd R

slt RF

BF

fwd stp

CBM moving acrs in frnt of the man. Push up on his hnd to move undr the jnd hnds.

2

a or Q

-

sd L part wgt

1/8 RF btw 1 & 2

IE of T

pt with part wgt

Look back toward man when able.

3

2 or S

LOD

rplc wgt to R

1/8 RF btw 2 & 3

BF

rplc wgt

A 1/4 RF trn should be comp when wgt is rplc onto the R. More of the trn is comp on the L T.

4

3 or S

DLW

fwd L

slt LF

-

fwd stp

CBM moving acrs in frnt of the man. Push up on his and to move undr the jnd hnds.

5

a or Q

-

sd L part wgt

1/8 LF btw 4 & 5

IE of T

pt with part wgt

Look back toward man when able.

6

4 or S

LOD

rplc wgt

1/8 LF btw 5 & 6

BF

rplc wgt

A 1/4 LF trn should be comp when wgt is rplc onto the L ft. More of the trn is comp on the R T.


MAN Start in an Open Promenade Dance Position with the lead hands joined in front, facing on the diagonal of the line and wall. The lady is in advance and you release your right hand from her back. [Step 1.] Step forward (CBM) on the left foot (ball/flat) moving across and behind the lady. Hold your left arm loose enough to allow the lady to push it up, enabling her to cross under your left arm. [Step 2.] Turning to the left on the left foot, step to the side on the inside edge of the toe of the right foot. This step is only a partial weight change and uses the last half of the second beat of music. (A quarter beat if using two-four timing). [Step 3.] Finish turning one-quarter right face on the right toe and then replace the weight, (ball/flat) onto the left foot. [Step 4.] Step forward (CBM) on the right foot (ball/flat) moving across and behind the lady. Hold your left arm loose enough to allow the lady to push it up, enabling her to cross under your left arm. [Step 5.] Turning to the right on the right foot, step to the side on the inside edge of the toe of the left foot. This step is only a partial weight change and uses the last half the second beat of music. (A quarter beat if using two-four timing). [Step 6.] Finish turning one-quarter to the right on the left toe and then replace the weight (ball/flat) onto the right foot.

Shadow Bota Fogos (continued) Samba

SB - Fig 4 - 15

LADY Start in an Open Promenade Dance Position with the lead hands joined in front, facing on the diagonal of line and the center of the hall. You are ahead of the man and you release your left hand from his back. [Step 1.] Step forward (CBM) on the right foot (ball/flat) moving across in front of the man. Push up on the man's left arm to allow you to cross under his arm. [Step 2.] Turning right face on the right foot, step to the side on the inside edge of the toe of the left foot. This step is only a partial weight change and uses the last half the second beat of music. (A quarter beat if using two-four timing.) When you are able, look over your inside shoulder at the man. [Step 3.] Finish turning one-quarter right face on the left toe and then replace weight (ball/flat) onto the right foot. [Step 4.] Step forward (CBM) on the left foot (ball/flat) moving across in front of the man. Push up on the man's left arm to allow you to cross under his arm. [Step 5.] Turning to the left on the left foot, step to the side on the inside edge of the toe of the right foot. This step is only a partial weight change and uses the last half of the second beat of music. (A quarter beat if using two-four timing.) When you are able, look over your inside shoulder at the man. [Step 6.] Finish turning one-quarter to the left on the right toe and then replace weight (ball/flat) onto the left foot.

GENERAL NOTES A slight Samba bounce is used when dancing this figure. A slight lifting action should be used on the forward steps. When making a ball/flat step, soften the knee with a slight lowering action. This figure can end in Promenade Position or Open Promenade Position.

Samba

SB - Fig 1 - 5

Samba Side Walk 1 measure - SaS Level of Difficulty 6

MAN SCP moving LOD - fwd R, -/sd L, pull R to L, -;

LADY SCP moving LOD - fwd L, -/sd R, pull L to R, -;

MAN SCP fcg LOD Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

DLW

fwd R LOD

nil

BF

fwd stp

CBMP in SCP - pelvis tilted fwd - light samba bounce throughout.

2

a

-

sd L

-

IE of T

sd stp

with part wgt

pelvis tilted diag bk.

3

S

-

pull R twd L

-

F

ft slips a sml

amount

remain in SCP - pelvis normal.

LADY SCP fcg LOD Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

DLC

fwd L LOD

nil

BF

fwd stp

CBMP in SCP pelvis tilted fwd - light samba bounce throughout.

2

a

-

sd R

-

IE of T

sd stp

pelvis tilted diag back.

3

S

-

pull L towards

R

-

F

ft slips a sml amount

remain in SCP - pelvis normal.

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in a Semi-Closed Dance Position moving toward the line of dance. Use a light samba bounce throughout. [Step 1.] Rising slightly on the left foot and tilting the pelvis forward, step forward on the right foot (ball/flat). [Step 2.] Tilting the pelvis back, step to the side towards the center of the hall, on the inside edge of the toe of the left foot. Maintain partial weight on the right foot. [Step 3.] Center the pelvis and pull the right foot slightly towards the left foot, then change the weight to the right foot. The right foot remains flat to the floor.

Samba Side Walks (continued) Samba

SB - Fig 1 - 6

LADY Start in a Semi-Closed Dance Position moving toward the line of dance. Use a light samba bounce throughout. [Step 1.] Rising slightly on the right foot and tilting the pelvis forward, step forward on the left foot (ball/flat). [Step 2.] Tilting the pelvis back, step to the side toward the wall on the inside edge of the toe of the right foot. Maintain partial weight on the left foot. [Step 3.] Center the pelvis and pull the left foot slightly towards the right foot, then change the weight to the left foot. The left foot remains flat to the floor.

GENERAL NOTES The dancers may turn towards each other on steps two and three. They can either end in a Closed Position or an Open Facing Position with the lead hands joined. For both ending positions, you must take step two to the side and slightly forward and pull step three back. To end in an Open Facing Position, you pull the foot further back on step three.

Samba

SB – Fig 20 - 1

S#9 2005

Spot Volta Left Face 1 measure - 1a2a3a4

MAN OP-fcg wall rotate LF – XLIF of R/sd R, L in place/sd R, L in place/sd R, L in place to fc;

LADY OP fcg COH rotate RF – XRIF of L/sd L, R in place/sd L, R in place/sd L, R in place to fc;

MAN - Start in OP pos fcg wall and moving CCW - Ending OP pos fcg wall Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

wall

XLIF

1/8 LF

BF

lwr

Latin cross

2

a

sd R

1/8 LF

IE of T

lift sltly

3

2

L in place

1/8 LF

BF

lwr

4

a

sd R

1/8 LF

IE of T

lift sltly

5

3

L in place

1/8 LF

BF

lwr

6

a

sd R

1/8 LF

IE of T

lift sltly

7

4

wall

L in place

1/4 LF

BF

lwr

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

COH

XRIF

1/8 RF

BF

lwr

Latin cross

2

a

sd L

1/8 RF

IE of T

lift sltly

3

2

R in place

1/8 RF

BF

lwr

4

a

sd L

1/8 RF

IE of T

lift sltly

5

3

R in place

1/8 RF

BF

lwr

6

a

sd L

1/8 RF

IE of T

lift sltly

7

4

COH

R in place

1/4 RF

BF

lwr

Samba

SB – Fig 20 - 2

S#9 2005

Spot Volta Left Face (continued)

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position facing wall. Use Samba bounce action throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly on the right foot cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat). Left foot points in facing direction while left knee is placed in front of right knee as right toe is turned out (Latin cross action) and settle into knees. Rotate strongly left face. [Step 2.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue left face rotation [Step 3.] Step in place on left foot (ball/flat) and settle into knees as body rotates left face. [Step 4.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue left face rotation. [Step 5.] Step in place on left foot (ball/flat) and settle into knees as body rotates left face. [Step 6.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. [Step 7.] Step in place on left foot (ball/flat). Rotate to face wall.

LADY Start in Open Facing Position facing center of hall. Use Samba bounce action throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly on the left foot cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat). Right foot points in facing direction while right knee is placed in front of left knee as left toe is turned out (Latin cross action) and settle into knees. Rotate strongly right face. [Step 2.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face rotation. [Step 3.] Step in place on right foot (ball/flat) and settle into knees. Continue right face rotation. [Step 4.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face rotation. [Step 5.] Step in place on right foot (ball/flat) and settle into knees. Continue right face rotation. [Step 6.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face rotation. [Step 7.] Step in place on right foot (ball/flat). Rotate to face center of hall.

GENERAL NOTES This figure rotates around the man’s left and woman’s right feet one or two revolutions. Volta action is used in a number of Samba figures including Traveling Volta, Criss Cross Volta’s, Curving Volta, Circular Volta, and Spot Volta. The “cross-side” Volta action common to all these figures must consist of a clear side step. If the side step is simply a small foot movement rather than a side step, the Volta action becomes a shuffling action referred to as the “church lady”. As the stomach muscles are alternately compressed and released, the pelvis will naturally tilt forward and back. The pelvis may also shift in the direction opposite of the side step (the “a” counts, i.e. to the left on the side steps for the man and to the right on the side steps for the woman).

Samba

SB – Fig 21 - 1

S#9 2005

Spot Volta’s Right Face 1 measure - 1a2a3a4

MAN OP-fcg wall rotate RF – XRIF of L/sd L, R in place/sd L, R in place/sd L, R in place to fc;

LADY OP-fcg COH rotate LF – XLIF of R/sd R, L in place/sd R, L in place/sd R, L in place to fc;

MAN - Start in Open Facing Pos fcg wall - End in Open Facing Pos fcg wall Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

wall

XRIF

1/8 RF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

2

a

sd L

1/8 RF

IE of T

lift sltly

3

2

R in place

1/8 RF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross action

4

a

sd L

1/8 RF

IE of T

lift sltly

5

3

R in place

1/8 RF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross action

6

a

sd L

1/8 RF

IE of T

lift sltly

7

4

wall

R in place

1/4 RF

BF

lwr

LADY Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

COH

XLIF

1/8 LF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

2

a

sd R

1/8 LF

IE of T

lift sltly

3

2

L in place

1/8 LF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross action

4

a

sd R

1/8 LF

IE of T

lift sltly

5

3

L in place

1/8 LF

BF

lwr

Latin Cross action

6

a

sd R

1/8 LF

IE of T

lift sltly

7

4

COH

L in place

1/4 LF

BF

lwr

Samba

SB – Fig 21 - 2

S#9 2005

Spot Volta Right Face (continued)

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position facing wall. Use Samba bounce throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly on the left foot cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat). Right foot points in facing direction while right knee is placed in front of left knee as left toe is turned out (Latin Cross) and settle into knees. Rotate strongly right face. [Step 2.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face rotation. [Step 3.] Step in place on right foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees. Continue right face rotation. [Step 4.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face rotation. [Step 5.] Step in place on right foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees. Continue right face rotation. [Step 6.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue right face rotation. [Step 7.] Step in place on right foot (ball/flat). Rotate to face wall.

LADY Start in Open Facing Position facing center of hall. Use samba bounce throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly on the right foot cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat). Left foot points in facing direction while left knee is placed in front of right knee as right toe is turned out (Latin Cross) and settle into knees. Rotate strongly left face. [Step 2.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue left face rotation [Step 3.] Step in place on left foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees as body rotates left face. [Step 4.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. Continue left face rotation. [Step 5.] Step in place on left foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees as body rotates left face. [Step 6.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. [Step 7.] Step in place on left foot (ball/flat). Rotate to face center of hall.

GENERAL NOTES This figure rotates around the man’s right and woman’s left feet one or two revolutions. Volta action is used in a number of Samba figures including Traveling Volta, Criss Cross Volta’s, Curving Volta, Circular Volta, and Spot Volta. The “cross-side” Volta action common to all these figures must consist of a clear side step. If the side step is simply a small foot movement rather than a side step, the Volta action becomes a shuffling action referred to as the “church lady”. As the stomach muscles are alternately compressed and released, the pelvis will naturally tilt forward and back. The pelvis may also shift in the direction opposite of the side step (the “a” counts, i.e. to the right on the side steps for the man and to the left on the side steps for the woman).

Samba

SB - Fig 9 - 25

Stationary Samba Walks 1 measure - 1a2 3a4 (alternate timing SQS SQS) Level of Difficulty 4

MAN CP fcg WALL - cl L to R/bk R part wgt, draw L twd R, Cl R to L/bk L part wgt, draw R twd L;

LADY CP fcg COH - cl R to L/bk L part wgt, draw R twd L, Cl L to R/bk L part wgt, draw R twd L;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1 or S

WALL

cl L to R

nil

BF

cl ft with wgt chg

cl L to R L (ball flat) with wgt chg

2

a or Q

-

bk R

-

I/E of T

stp bk

with part wgt

bk R with T trnd out

3

2 or S

-

L slp bk twd R

-

F

ft slp

L slp bk to R (slps approx. 3 inches)

4

3 or S

-

Cl R to L

-

BF

cl ft with wgt chg

cl instep of R ft to T of L ft

5

a or Q

-

bk L

-

I/E of T

bk stp

w/part wt

bk on B of L ft with T trnd out

6

4 or S

-

R slp bk twd L

-

F

ft slip

slip R bk to L (approx. 3 inches)

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1 or S

WALL

cl R to L

nil

BF

cl ft with wgt chg

cl R to L

2

a or Q

-

bk L

-

I/E of T

bk step with part

wgt bk L with toe turned out.

3

2 or S

-

R slp bk twd L

-

F

ft slp

R slp bk to L (slps approx. 3 inches

4

3 or S

-

Cl L to R

-

BF

ft cl with wgt chg

cl instep of L ft to T of R ft.

5

a or Q

-

bk R

-

I/E of T

bk stp

with part wgt

bk on B of R ft with T trnd out

6

4 or S

-

L slp bk twd R

-

F

ft slp

slp L bk (approx. 3 inches)

Stationary Samba Walks (continued) Samba

SB - Fig 9 - 26


MAN Start in a Closed Dance Position facing the wall. [Step 1.] Close the instep of the left foot to the toe of the right foot (ball-flat). [Step 2.] Step back on the ball of the right foot with partial weight taken. [Step 3.] Draw the left foot toward the right foot (approximately 3 inches) on the flat of the foot. [Step 4.] Close the instep of the right foot to the toe of the left (ball-flat). [Step 5.] Step back on the ball of the left foot with partial weight taken. [Step 6.] Draw the right foot toward the left foot (approximately 3 inches) on the flat of the foot.

LADY Start in a Closed Dance Position facing the center of the hall. [Step 1.] Close the instep of the right foot to the toe of the left foot (ball-flat). [Step 2.] Step back on the ball of the left foot with partial weight taken. [Step 3.] Draw the right foot toward the left foot (approximately 3 inches) on the flat of the foot. [Step 4.] Close the instep of the left foot to the toe of the right foot (ball-flat). [Step 5.] Step back on the ball of the right foot with partial weight taken. [Step 6.] Draw the left foot toward the right foot (approximately 3 inches) on the flat of the foot.

GENERAL NOTES

The man should make the Closed Position slightly looser but maintain a strong top line. A slight bounce action is used throughout. This figure may be repeated or started with the man’s right foot and the lady’s left foot.

Samba

SB - Fig 10 - 27

Traveling Bota Fogo 1 measures - 1a2 3a4 (alternate timing SQS SQS) Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcg DLW - fwd L to SCAR comm a LF trn, cont trng on L stp sd R part wgt, comp 1/4 LF trn rec L end fcg DLC, Fwd R to BJO comm a RF trn, cont trng on R stp sd L part wgt, comp 1/4 RF trn rec R end fcg DLW Lady in frnt and on left sd;

LADY CP fcg DRC - Bk R comm a LF trn in SCAR, cont trng on L stp sd R part wgt, comp 1/4 LF trn rec L end fcg DLC, Fwd R to BJO comm a RF trn, cont trng on R stp sd L part wgt, comp 1/4 RF trn rec R end fcg DRC in frnt and on left sd of Man;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

I or S

Fwd L

BF

Fwd stp

2

a or Q

Sd R part

wgt

B

sd part wgt

3

2 or S

DLW to

DLC

Rplc wgt

to L

1/4 LF

over 3 steps

BF

Rplc wgt

Fwd L stp outsd lady (SCAR) comm a LF trn, cont trng sd R part wgt, in pl L comp trn.

4

3 or S

Fwd R

-

Fwd stp

5

a or Q

Sd L part

wgt

B

sd part wgt

6

4 or S

DLC to

DLW

Rplc wgt

to R

1/4 RF

over 3 steps

BF

Rplc wgt

Fwd R stp outsd lady (BJO) comm a RF trn, cont trng sd L part wgt, comp trn stp in pl R.

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1 or S

Bk R

BF Bk stp

2

a or Q

Sd L part

wgt

B

Sd part wgt

3

2 or S

DRC to DRW

Rplc wgt

to R

1/4

LF ovr 3 stps

BF

Rplc wgt

Bk R comm a LF trn in BJO, cont trng sd L part wgt, comp trn stp in pl R.

Traveling Bota Fogo (continued) Samba

SB - Fig 10 - 28

4

3 or S

Bk L

BF

Bk stp

5

a or Q

Sd R part

wgt

B

Sd part wgt

6

4 or S

DRW to DRC

Rplc wgt to L

1/4

RF ovr 3 stps

BF

Rplc wgt

Bk L comm a RF trn in BJO, cont trng sd R part wgt, stp in pl L.


MAN Start in a Closed Dance Position facing on the diagonal line and wall. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot outside the lady into a Sidecar Position (ball/flat) commencing a left turn. [Step 2.] Continue turning left on the left foot and step to the side on the inside edge of the toe of the right foot with partial weight taken. [Step 3.] Continue turning completing a one-quarter turn to the left on the right toe, replacing the weight (ball/flat) on the left foot. Lady is now in front and on the right side of the man. [Step 4.] Step forward on the right foot outside the lady into a Banjo Position (ball/flat) commencing a right turn. [Step 5.] Continue turning to the right on the right foot and step to the side on the inside edge of the toe of the left foot with partial weight taken. [Step 6.] Continue turning completing a one-quarter right turn on the right toe, replacing the weight (ball/flat) on the left foot. Lady will end in front and on the left side of the man.

LADY Start in a Closed Dance Position facing on the diagonal reverse and center. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot outside the man into a Sidecar Position (ball/flat) commencing a left turn. [Step 2.] Continue turning left on the right foot and step to the side on the inside edge of the toe of the left foot with partial weight taken. [Step 3.] Continue turning completing a one-quarter turn to the left on the left toe, replacing the weight (ball/flat) on the right foot. Lady is now in front and on the right side of the man. [Step 4.] Step back on the left foot outside the man into a Banjo Position (ball/flat) commencing a right turn. [Step 5.] Continue turning to the right on the left foot and step to the side on the inside edge of the toe of the right foot with partial weight taken. [Step 6.] Continue turning completing a one-quarter right turn on the left toe, replacing the weight (ball/flat) on the right foot ending in front and on the left side of the man.

GENERAL NOTES A slight Samba Bounce is used throughout the figure as described in the introduction section of Samba. Figure may also start with right foot and Man facing DLC. Man may also dance the figure backing up and Lady moving forward.

Samba

SB – Fig 22 - 1

S#9 2005

Traveling Volta to Left 1 measure - 1a2a3a4

MAN OP-fcg wall moving LOD – XRIF of L/sd L, XRIF of L/sd L, XRIF of L/sd L, XRIF;

LADY OP-fcg fcg COH moving LOD – XLIF of R/sd R, XLIF of R/sd R, XLIF of R/sd R, XLIF;

MAN - Start in OP pos fcg wall moving sd twd LOD - Ending OP pos fcg wall Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

wall

XRIF

nil

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

2

a

-

Sd L

-

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd LOD

3

2

-

XRIF

-

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

4

a

-

Sd L

-

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd LOD

5

3

-

XRIF

-

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

6

a

-

Sd L

-

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd LOD

7

4

-

XRIF

-

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

COH

XLIF

nil

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

2

a

-

sd R

-

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd LOD

3

2

-

XLIF

-

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

4

a

-

sd R

-

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd LOD

5

3

-

XLIF

-

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

6

a

-

sd R

-

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd LOD

7

4

-

XLIF

-

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position facing wall moving towards the line of dance. Use samba bounce action throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly on the left foot cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat). Right foot points in facing direction while right knee is placed in front of left knee as left toe is turned out (Latin Cross action) and settle into knees. [Step

Samba

SB – Fig 22 - 2

S#9 2005

Traveling Volta to Left (continued)

2.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. [Step 3.] Cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees. [Step 4.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. [Step 5.] Cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees. [Step 6.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. [Step 7.] Cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees.

LADY Start in Open Facing Position facing center of hall moving towards the line of dance. Use samba bounce action throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly on the right foot cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat). Left foot points in facing direction while left knee is placed in front of right knee as right toe is turned out (Latin Cross action) and settle into knees. [Step 2.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. [Step 3.] Cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees. [Step 4.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. [Step 5.] Cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees. [Step 6.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. [Step 7.] Cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees.

GENERAL NOTES The figure may also be danced in Butterfly or Closed position. Volta action is used in a number of samba figures including Traveling Volta, Criss Cross Volta’s, Curving Volta, Circular Volta, and Spot Volta. The “cross-side” Volta action common to all these figures must consist of a clear side step. If the side step is simply a small foot movement rather than a side step, the Volta action becomes a shuffling action referred to as the “church lady”. As the stomach muscles are alternately compressed and released, the pelvis will naturally tilt forward and back. The pelvis may also shift in the direction opposite of the side step (the “a” counts, i.e. to the right on the side steps for the man and to the left on the side steps for the woman).

Samba

SB – Fig 23 - 1

S#9 2005

Traveling Volta to Right 1 measure - 1a2a3a4

MAN OP-fcg COH moving LOD – XLIF of R/sd R, XLIF of R/sd R, XLIF of R/sd R, XLIF;

LADY OP-fcg fcg wall moving LOD – XRIF of L/sd L, XRIF of L/sd L, XRIF of L/sd L, XRIF;

MAN - Starting OP pos fcg wall moving sd twd LOD - Ending OP pos fcg wall Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

COH

XLIF

nil

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

2

a

-

sd R

-

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd LOD

3

2

-

XLIF

-

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

4

a

-

sd R

-

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd LOD

5

3

-

XLIF

-

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

6

a

-

sd R

-

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd LOD

7

4

-

XLIF

-

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

wall

XRIF

nil

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

2

a

-

sd L

-

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd LOD

3

2

-

XRIF

-

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

4

a

-

sd L

-

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd LOD

5

3

-

XRIF

-

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

6

a

-

sd L

-

IE of T

lift sltly

progress twd LOD

7

4

-

XRIF

-

BF

lwr

Latin Cross

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Open Facing Position facing center of hall moving towards the line of dance. Use samba bounce action throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly on the right foot cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat). Left foot points in facing direction while left knee is placed in front of right knee as right toe is turned out (Latin Cross action) and settle into knees.

Samba

SB – Fig 23 - 2

S#9 2005

Traveling Volta to Right (continued)

[Step 2.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. [Step 3.] Cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees. [Step 4.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. [Step 5.] Cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees. [Step 6.] Step side on the right foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. [Step 7.] Cross the left foot in front of the right foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees.

LADY Start in Open Facing Position facing wall moving towards the line of dance. Use samba bounce action throughout. [Step 1.] Lift slightly on the left foot cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat). Right foot points in facing direction while right knee is placed in front of left knee as left toe is turned out (Latin Cross action) and settle into knees. [Step 2.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. [Step 3.] Cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees. [Step 4.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. [Step 5.] Cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees. [Step 6.] Step side on the left foot (toe) with toe turned out and lift body slightly while compressing stomach muscles. [Step 7.] Cross the right foot in front of the left foot (ball/flat) with Latin Cross action and settle into knees.

GENERAL NOTES The figure may also be danced in Closed or Butterfly position. Volta action is used in a number of samba figures including Traveling Volta, Criss Cross Volta’s, Curving Volta, Circular Volta, and Spot Volta. The “cross-side” Volta action common to all these figures must consist of a clear side step. If the side step is simply a small foot movement rather than a side step, the Volta action becomes a shuffling action referred to as the “church lady”. As the stomach muscles are alternately compressed and released, the pelvis will naturally tilt forward and back. The pelvis may also shift in the direction opposite of the side step (the “a” counts, i.e. to the left on the side steps for the man and to the right on the side steps for the woman).

Samba

SB Fig 15 -39

S#6 2002

Volta Movement (Turning Left) 1 Measure - 1a 2a 3a 4a Level of Difficulty 5

MAN or LADY Fcg LOD - (Trng left throughout) - XLIFR & stp sd & slt bk R part wgt, XLIFR & stp sd & slt bk R part wgt comp 1/2 LF trn to fc RLOD, XLIFR & stp sd & slt bk R part wgt, XLIFR sd & slt bk R part wgt to end fcg LOD;

MAN or LADY Step # Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction


1

1

XLIFR

BF

Latin X

2

a

sd & sltly bk R

T trnd out

B

part wgt

3

2

Draw LIFR

BF

swvl on B of R to Latin X

4

a

LOD to

RLOD

sd & slt bk R T trnd out

1/2 LF ovr 4 stps

B

part wgt

trn left with Alternative Bounce action throughout figure - draw L H with T trnd out IF of R, step sd & slightly bk R with T trnd out part wgt, draw L H with T trnd out IF of R, stp sd & slightly bk R with T trnd out part wgt

5

3

Draw LIFR

BF

swvl on B of R

Latin X

6 a

sd & sltly

bk R T trnd out

B

sd stp part wgt

7

4

Draw LIFR

BF

Latin X

8

a

RLOD

to LOD

sd & sltly bk R T trnd out

1/2 LF ovr 4 stps

B

sd stp part wgt

draw L H with T trnd out IF of R, stp sd & slightly bk R with T trnd out part wgt, draw L H with T trnd out IF of R, stp sd & slightly bk R with T trnd out part wgt, end fcg LOD


MAN or LADY Start facing the line of dance and continue to turn left throughout the figure. [Step 1.] With the toe of the left foot turned out, cross the heel in front of the toe of the right foot (LATIN CROSS). [Step 2.] Step to the side and slightly back on the right foot with the toe turned out and partial weight taken. [Step 3.] With the toe of the left foot turned out, cross the heel in front of the toe of the right foot (LATIN CROSS). [Step 4.] Step to the side and slightly back on the right foot with the toe turned out and partial weight taken, completing a one-half turn to the left to end facing the reverse line of dance. [Step 5.] With the toe of the left foot turned out, cross the heel in front of the toe of the right foot (LATIN CROSS). [Step 6.] Step to the side and slightly back on the right foot with the toe

Volta Movement (Turning Left) (continued) Samba

SB Fig 15 -40 S#6 2002

turned out and partial weight taken. [Step 7.] With the toe of the left foot turned out, cross the heel in front of the toe of the right foot (LATIN CROSS). [Step 8.] Step to the side and slightly back on the right foot with the toe turned out and partial weight taken completing a one-half turn to the left to end facing the line of dance.

GENERAL NOTES

On steps 3, 5 and 7 footwork will be ball flat with pressure on Ball of foot. When 7 steps are used step 7 will be ball flat with 2 beats in 4/4 timing and 1 beat in 2/4 timing. Commencing position determined by the previous figure, ending position determined by figure that follows. Use Alternative Basic Bounce throughout figure. The amount of turn may vary up to 2 full turns.

Samba

SB - Fig 14 - 37

S#6 2002

Volta Movement (Turning Right) 1 Measure - 1a 2a 3a 4a Level of Difficulty 5

MAN or LADY Fcg LOD wgt on L ft - (Trng RF throughout) - XRIFL/ stp sd & slt bk L part wgt, XRIFL/ sd & slt bk L part wgt comp 1/2 RF trn to fc RLOD, XRIFL / sd & slt bk L part wgt, XRIFL / sd & slt bk L part wgt to end fcg LOD;

MAN or LADY

Step # Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

XRIFL

BF

Latin X

2

a

sd & sltly bk L T trnd out

T

part wgt

3

2

Draw RIFL

BF

swvl on B of L to Latin X

4 a

LOD

to RLOD

sd & sltly

bk L T

trnd out

1/2 RF ovr 4 stps

T part wt

trn RF with Alternative Bounce action throughout figure - Draw R H with T trnd out IF of L, stp sd & slightly bk L w/T trnd out part wgt, draw R H with T trnd out IF of L, stp sd & slightly bk L part wgt w/toe trnd out. End fcg RLOD

5

3

Draw RIFL

BF

swvl on B of L to

Latin X

6

a

sd & sltly

bk L T trnd out

T

part wgt

7

4

Draw RIFL

BF

swvl on B of L to Latin X

8

a

RLOD

to LOD

sd & sltly bk L T trnd out

1/2 RF ovr 4 stps

T

part wgt

Draw R heel with T trnd out IF of L, stp sd & slt bk L w/T trnd out part wgt, draw R H with T trnd out IF of L, stp sd & slt bk L part wgt w/T trnd out End fcg LOD.


MAN or LADY Start facing the line of dance with the weight on the left foot and continue to turn right throughout the whole figure. [Step 1.] With the toe of the right foot turned out, cross the heel in front of the toe of the left foot (LATIN CROSS). [Step 2.] Step to the side and slightly back on the left foot with the toe turned out and partial weight taken. [Step 3.] With the toe of the right foot turned out - cross the heel in front of the toe of the left foot (LATIN CROSS). [Step 4.] Step to the side and slightly back on the left foot with the toe

Volta Movement (Turning Right) (continued) Samba

SB - Fig 14 - 38

S#6 2002

turned out and partial weight taken completing a one-half turn to the right to end facing the reverse line of dance. [Step 5.] With the toe of the right foot turned out - cross the heel in front of the toe of the left foot (LATIN CROSS). [Step 6.] Step to the side and slightly back on the left foot with the toe turned out and partial weight taken. [Step 7.] With the toe of the right foot turned out - cross the heel in front of the toe of the left foot (LATIN CROSS). [Step 8.] Step to the side and slightly back on the left foot with the toe turned out and partial weight taken completing a one-half turn to the right to end facing the line of dance.

GENERAL NOTES

Commencing position determined by the previous figure. Ending position determined by figure that follows. Use Alternative Basic Bounce throughout figure. On steps 3, 5 and 7 Footwork will be Ball Flat with pressure on Ball of foot. When 7 steps are used step 7 will be Ball Flat with 2 beats in 4/4 timing and 1 beat in 2/4 timing. The amount of turn may vary up to 2 full turns.

Samba

SB - Fig 2 - 7

Samba Walks

2 measure - SaS SaS Level of Difficulty 6

MAN SCP moving LOD - fwd L, -/bk R, pull L bk, -; fwd R, -/bk L, pull R bk, -;

LADY SCP moving LOD - fwd R, -/bk L, pull R bk, -; fwd L, -/bk R, pull L bk, -;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

DLW

fwd L

nil

BF

fwd stp

SCP - pelvis tilted fwd - slt samba bounce throughout.

2

a

-

bk R

-

IE of T

bk stp

with part wgt

ft moves fwd slt but ends back from left -pelvis tilted back.

3

S

-

pull L twd R

-

F

ft slips bk

SCP - pelvis normal

4

S

-

fwd R LOD

-

BF

fwd stp

CBMP in SCP - pelvis tilted fwd

5

a

-

bk L

-

IE of T

bk stp

with part wgt

ft moves fwd slt but ends back from left - pelvis tilted bk

6

S

-

pull R twd L

-

F

ft slips bk

SCP - pelvis normal

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

DLC

fwd R

nil

BF

fwd stp

SCP - pelvis tilted fwd - slt samba bounce throughout

2

a

-

bk L

-

IE of T

bk stp

with part wgt

ft moves fwd slt but ends back from left - pelvis tilted back

3

S

-

pull R twd L

-

F

ft slips bk

SCP - pelvis normal

4

S

-

fwd L

-

BF

fwd stp

CBMP in SCP - pelvis tilted fwd

5

a

-

bk R

-

IE of T

bk step

with part wgt

ft moves fwd slt but ends back from left -pelvis tilted bk

Samba Walks (continued) Samba

SB - Fig 2 - 8

6 S - pull L twd R

- F ft slips bk SCP - pelvis normal

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in a Semi-Closed Dance Position, moving towards the line of dance. Use a very slight samba bounce throughout. [Step 1.] Rising slightly on the left foot and tilting the pelvis forward, step forward on the left foot (ball/flat). [Step 2.] Tilting the pelvis back, step back on the inside edge of the toe of the right foot. The right foot will move slightly forward, but will end back from the left foot. Maintain partial weight on the left foot. [Step 3.] As the pelvis centers under the body, pull the flat of the left foot (most of the weight on the ball of the foot) slightly toward the right foot. [Step 4.] Rising slightly on the right foot and tilting the pelvis forward, step forward on the right foot, CBMP in a semi-closed position (ball/flat). [Step 5.] Tilting the pelvis back, step back on the inside edge of the toe of the left foot. The left foot will move slightly forward, but will end back from the right foot. Maintain partial weight on the right foot. [Step 6.] As the pelvis centers under the body, pull the flat of the right foot (most of the weight on the ball of the foot) slightly toward the left foot.

LADY Start in a Semi-Closed Position, moving towards the line of the dance. Use a very slight samba bounce throughout. [Step 1.] Rising slightly on the right foot and tilting the pelvis forward, step forward on the right foot (ball/flat). [Step 2.] Tilting the pelvis back, step back on the inside edge of the toe of the left foot. The left foot will move slightly forward, but will end back from the right foot. Maintain partial weight on the right foot. [Step 3.] As the pelvis centers under the body, pull the flat of the right foot (most of the weight on the ball of the foot) slightly toward the left foot. [Step 4.] Rising slightly on the left foot and tilting the pelvis forward, step forward on the left foot, CBMP in a semi-closed position (ball/flat). [Step 5.] Tilting the pelvis back, step back on the inside edge of the toe of the right foot. The right foot will move slightly forward, but will end back from the left foot. Maintain partial weight on the left foot. [Step 6.] As the pelvis centers under the body, pull the flat of the left foot (most of the weight on the ball of the foot) slightly toward the right foot.

GENERAL NOTES As an option you may start the figure from Half Open Position. A choreographer may use the first three steps or the last three steps of the figure alone. They might also repeat the figure as they desire. It makes no difference whether you start the figure with step one or step four. The use of the slight Samba bounce, combined with the foot positions, will result in a natural forward and back movement of the hips.

Samba Walks (continued) Samba

SB - Fig 2 - 9

Intentionally Left Blank

Samba

SB - Fig 2 - 10

Samba Walks (continued)

Samba

SB - Fig 3 - 11

Samba Whisks (left and right) 2 measures - SaS SaS Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP fcg wall - sd L, -/XRIBL, rec L, -; sd R, -/XLIBR, rec R, -;

LADY CP fcg COH - sd R, -/XLIBR, rec R, -; sd L, -/XRIBL, rec L, -;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

WALL

sd L

nil

BF

sd stp

Samba bounce action used and CP maintained throughout

2

a

-

XRIBL

-

T

Latin cross w/part wgt

3

S

-

rec to L

-

BF

wgt xfr in pl

4

S

-

sd R

-

-

sd stp

5

a

-

XLIBR

-

T


6

S

-

rec to R

-

BF

wgt xfr in pl

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

S

COH

sd R

nil

BF

sd stp

Samba bounce action used and CP maintained throughout

2

a

-

XLIBR

-

T

Latin

cross w/ part wgt

3

S

-

rec to R

-

BF

wgt xfr in pl

Samba Whisks (left & right - continued) Samba

SB - Fig 3 - 12

4

S

-

sd L

-

-

sd stp

5

a

-

XRIBL

-

T


6

S

-

rec to L

-

BF

wgt xfr in pl

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in a Closed Dance Position, facing the wall. [Step 1.] Rising from the right foot, step to the side on the left foot, (ball-flat). [Step 2.] Cross the toe of the right foot behind the heel of the left foot with both feet toeing out. The feet are in a Latin cross position. The left foot rises slightly off the heel with partial weight maintained. [Step 3.] Recover on the left foot, in place (ball-flat). [Step 4.] Rising on the left foot, step to the side on the right foot (ball-flat). [Step 5.] Cross the toe of the left foot behind the heel of the right foot with both feet toeing out. The feet are in a Latin Cross Position. The right foot rises slightly off the heel with partial weight maintained. [Step 6.] Recover on the right foot, in place, (ball-flat).

LADY Start in a Closed Dance Position, facing the center of the hall. [Step 1.] Rising from the left foot, step to the side on the right foot (ball-flat). [Step 2.] Cross the toe of the left foot behind the heel of the right foot with both feet toeing out. The feet are in a Latin cross position. The right foot rises slightly off the heel with partial weight maintained. [Step 3.] Recover on the right foot, in place (ball-flat). [Step 4.] Rising from the right foot, step to the side on the left foot (ball-flat). [Step 5.] Cross the toe of the right foot behind the heel of the left foot with both feet toeing out. The feet are in a Latin cross position. The left foot rises slightly off the heel with partial weight maintained. [Step 6.] Recover on the left foot, in place (ball-flat).

GENERAL NOTES You may dance the Samba Whisks starting with step one or step four. You may also dance any combination of them, as the choreographer desires. Dancing them in Butterfly Position is also an option.

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