Novela De Amor
Choreographer: Val Saari (Canada, September 2019)
Step Sheet
Begin on “dale” (Pero dale)
SIDE STEP, DRAG R,L, HIP ROLLS X 4
1-2Large step RF to right side, drag LF toes behind R (optional shimmy)
3-4Large step LF to left side, drag RF toes behind L (optional shimmy)
5-8Step RF forward & keeping knees bent, make four hip rolls clockwise (weight on LF)
SHUFFLE BACK, SHUFFLE FWD LRL 1/2 L, OUT-OUT-IN-IN
1&2Shuffle back RLR
3&4Shuffle fwd LRL 1/2 turn L
5-6Step RF right, Step LF left
7-8Step RF left, Step LF together
FWD SHUFFLES X 2 MAKING 1/2 TURN TO RIGHT (“ARC” PATTERN), MAMBO R (CHA CHA CHA)
1&2SHUFFLE forward RLR (Optional LF Flick)
3&4SHUFFLE forward LRL (Optional RF Flick)
5-6RF Rock side right, LF recover
7&8Step RF beside Left, Step LF in place, Step RF in place (cha, cha, cha)
MODIFIED SCISSORS, STEP TURN 3/4 L, RF BRUSH BALL-CHANGE
1-2LF Step L, RF Step beside L
3&4Cross LF over R, step RF right, Cross LF over R
5-6Step RF forward and turn 3/4 L (weight on LF)
7&8Brush RF forward, Step RF beside L, Step LF together *
*TAG & Restart: 4 Counts after Wall 1 & Wall 6
HIP BUMPS, RL, HOLD, RL
1-2Bump Hips R,L
3&4Hold (3), Bump Hips R (&), Bump Hips L (4)
Email: valeriesaari@icloud.com
Phone: 1-905-246-5027
SIDE STEP, DRAG R,L, HIP ROLLS X 4
1-2Large step RF to right side, drag LF toes behind R (optional shimmy)
3-4Large step LF to left side, drag RF toes behind L (optional shimmy)
5-8Step RF forward & keeping knees bent, make four hip rolls clockwise (weight on LF)
SHUFFLE BACK, SHUFFLE FWD LRL 1/2 L, OUT-OUT-IN-IN
1&2Shuffle back RLR
3&4Shuffle fwd LRL 1/2 turn L
5-6Step RF right, Step LF left
7-8Step RF left, Step LF together
FWD SHUFFLES X 2 MAKING 1/2 TURN TO RIGHT (“ARC” PATTERN), MAMBO R (CHA CHA CHA)
1&2SHUFFLE forward RLR (Optional LF Flick)
3&4SHUFFLE forward LRL (Optional RF Flick)
5-6RF Rock side right, LF recover
7&8Step RF beside Left, Step LF in place, Step RF in place (cha, cha, cha)
MODIFIED SCISSORS, STEP TURN 3/4 L, RF BRUSH BALL-CHANGE
1-2LF Step L, RF Step beside L
3&4Cross LF over R, step RF right, Cross LF over R
5-6Step RF forward and turn 3/4 L (weight on LF)
7&8Brush RF forward, Step RF beside L, Step LF together *
*TAG & Restart: 4 Counts after Wall 1 & Wall 6
HIP BUMPS, RL, HOLD, RL
1-2Bump Hips R,L
3&4Hold (3), Bump Hips R (&), Bump Hips L (4)
Email: valeriesaari@icloud.com
Phone: 1-905-246-5027
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About the Choreographer
Val Saari (Canada, September 2019)
Val Saari, a vibrant Canadian dance artist, has captivated audiences since September 2019 with their dynamic movement and creative expression. With an impressive repertoire featuring seven dances in our archive, Val continues to inspire and enrich the dance community with their innovative choreography.Can't find the right video?
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