Americano
Choreographer: Ira Weisburd (USA) - March 2022
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Introduction: 16 counts. Start on vocal @ 13 seconds.
NO TAGS ! 3 Easy Restarts on Wall 4, 5 & 9.
*Special Thanks to Lino Di Giulio for the music.
PART I. (FORWARD, FORWARD, MAMBO FORWARD; BACK, BACK, COASTER STEP)
1-2Step R forward, Step L forward
3&4Rock R forward, Recover back onto L, Step R back
5-6Step L back, Step R back
7&8Step L back, Step-close R beside L, Step L forward
PART II. (SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, BACK, SIDE, CROSS; SIDE ROCK, 1/4 R TURN, 1/2 R SHUFFLE TURN)
1-2Rock R to R, Recover onto L to L
3&4Step R back, Step L to L, Step R across L
5-6Rock L to L, Step R to R making 1/4 R Turn (3:00)
7&8Step L forward making 1/4 R Turn (6:00), Step-close R beside L, Step L back making 1/4 R Turn (9:00)
PART III. (BACK ROCK, RECOVER, R CROSS SAMBA; L CROSS SAMBA, R CROSS SAMBA)
1-2Rock R back, Recover forward onto L
3&4Step R across L, Step L to L, Step R to R
5&6Step L across R, Step R to R, Step L to L
7&8Step R across L, Step L to L, Step R to R
PART IV. (1/2 L TURN, SAILOR STEP; 1/2 R DIAMOND TURN)
1-2Step L to L making 1/4 L Turn (6:00), Step R forward making 1/4 L Turn (3:00)
3&4Step L back, Step R to R, Step L to L
5&6&Step R across L, Step L to L making 1/8 R Turn (4:30), Step R back, Hitch L
7&8Step L back making 1/4 R Turn (7:30), Step R to R making 1/8 R Turn (9:00), Step L forward
NOTE:
Wall 4 (3:00): Restart Dance at 3:00 after first 8 counts.
Wall 5 (12:00): Restart Dance at 9:00 after first 16 counts.
Wall 9 (12:00): Restart Dance at 12:00 after first 8 counts.
NO TAGS ! 3 Easy Restarts on Wall 4, 5 & 9.
*Special Thanks to Lino Di Giulio for the music.
PART I. (FORWARD, FORWARD, MAMBO FORWARD; BACK, BACK, COASTER STEP)
1-2Step R forward, Step L forward
3&4Rock R forward, Recover back onto L, Step R back
5-6Step L back, Step R back
7&8Step L back, Step-close R beside L, Step L forward
PART II. (SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, BACK, SIDE, CROSS; SIDE ROCK, 1/4 R TURN, 1/2 R SHUFFLE TURN)
1-2Rock R to R, Recover onto L to L
3&4Step R back, Step L to L, Step R across L
5-6Rock L to L, Step R to R making 1/4 R Turn (3:00)
7&8Step L forward making 1/4 R Turn (6:00), Step-close R beside L, Step L back making 1/4 R Turn (9:00)
PART III. (BACK ROCK, RECOVER, R CROSS SAMBA; L CROSS SAMBA, R CROSS SAMBA)
1-2Rock R back, Recover forward onto L
3&4Step R across L, Step L to L, Step R to R
5&6Step L across R, Step R to R, Step L to L
7&8Step R across L, Step L to L, Step R to R
PART IV. (1/2 L TURN, SAILOR STEP; 1/2 R DIAMOND TURN)
1-2Step L to L making 1/4 L Turn (6:00), Step R forward making 1/4 L Turn (3:00)
3&4Step L back, Step R to R, Step L to L
5&6&Step R across L, Step L to L making 1/8 R Turn (4:30), Step R back, Hitch L
7&8Step L back making 1/4 R Turn (7:30), Step R to R making 1/8 R Turn (9:00), Step L forward
NOTE:
Wall 4 (3:00): Restart Dance at 3:00 after first 8 counts.
Wall 5 (12:00): Restart Dance at 9:00 after first 16 counts.
Wall 9 (12:00): Restart Dance at 12:00 after first 8 counts.
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Ira Weisburd (USA) - March 2022
Ira Weisburd (USA) is a talented dancer known for their vibrant performances and unique style, with one captivating dance featured in our archive. Their commitment to the art of dance continues to inspire and engage audiences, making them a standout figure in the community.Can't find the right video?
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