Carino

Choreographer: William Sevone . (June 2011)

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Dance sequence:- A-A-A-B-A-A-B-B-A-B-A-B-B
Choreographers note:- Section ‘B’ is always the Chorus and always performed facing the ‘Home’ wall.
See the IMPORTANT notes about the extra ‘&’ count and degree of turn involved when starting Section B
Ideally suited for those experienced Intermediate dancers who are ready to start Advanced Level dancing.
Always remember - 'The beat may reach your feet - but the rhythm should electrify your soul'.
Dance starts with the Snare Drum and Bass intro (aprox 25 seconds from start of music) – vocals will start with 2nd Wall.

SECTION A
2x Sway. Rec-Behind-Side Rock. 2x Sway. Rec-Behind-1/4 Forward (9:00)
1 – 2Sway right to right side. Sway onto left.
3& 4Recover weight onto right, step left behind right, rock right to right side.
5 – 6Sway left to left side. Sway onto right.
7& 8Recover weight onto left, step right behind left, turn ¼ left & step forward onto left (9).

Press. Rec. Coaster. Press. Rec. Triple 1/2 Left (3:00)
9 – 10Press right forward. Recover onto left.
11& 12Step backward onto right, step left next to right, step forward onto right.
13 – 14Press left forward. Recover onto right.
15& 16(on the spot) Triple step ½ left stepping: L.R-L (3)

Press. Rec. Coaster. Press. Rec. Triple 1/4 Left (12:00)
17 – 18Press right forward. Recover onto left.
19& 20Step backward onto right, step left next to right, step forward onto right.
21 – 22Press left forward. Recover onto right.
23& 24(on the spot) Triple step ¼ left stepping: L.R-L (12)

Diag Press. Rec. 1/4 Right Fwd-Lockstep. Diag Press. Rec. Diag Bwd-Lockstep with turn (3:00)
25 – 26Press right diagonally forward left. Recover onto left (10:30)
27& 28Turn ¼ right & step forward onto right, lock left behind right, step forward onto right (1:30)
29 – 30Press left forward. Recover onto right (1:30)
31& 32Step left diagonally backward left, lock right across front of left, step diagonally backward left (1:30)
– Prepare to turn 1/8th right to face new wall (A to A only) (3).

SECTION B
&The ‘Turn’….. Only performed when changing from Section A to Section B (not B to B)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
As Section ‘B’ is ALWAYS performed facing the ‘HOME’ wall, below is the degree of turn AFTER Section A:
A - A - A - B (3/8th R) - A - A - B (5/8th R) - B - A - B (1/8th L) - A - B (1/8th L) - B

2x Fwd. Crossed Hitch-Hold. Extend & Sweep with Curl. Fwd Lockstep (6:00)
1 – 2Step forward onto right. Short step forward onto left.
3 – 4Hitch right knee across left thigh. Hold
5 – 6Kick right outward & sweep ½ right - then ‘curl’ backward (tuck underneath) – right foot still off floor (6).
Style note: The ‘Curl’ is to the INSIDE of the left leg.. a variation is to the OUTSIDE of the left leg.
7& 8Step forward onto right, lock left behind right, step forward onto right.

Fwd. 1/4 Left Side. 1/4 Left Sweep-Behind-Side Press. Rec. Together. Back Press-Rec-Fwd (12:00)
9 – 10Step forward onto left. Turn ¼ left & step right to right side (3).
11& 12Turn ¼ left - sweeping left foot, step left behind right, press right to right side (12).
13 – 14Step left to left side. Step right next to left.
15& 16Press left backward, recover onto right, step forward onto left.

Fwd. Together. Press Bwd-Rec-1/4 Left Side.1/2 Left Side. 1/4 Left Fwd. Press-Rec-Together (12:00)
17 – 18Step forward onto right. Step left next to right.
19& 20Press right backward, recover onto left, turn ¼ left & step right to right side (9).
21 – 22Turn ½ left & step left to left side (3). Turn ¼ left & step forward onto right (12).
23& 24Press left forward, recover onto right, step left next to right.

Press. Rec. 1/2 Right Fwd-1/2 Right Bwd-1/2 Right Fwd. Press. Rec. Triple 1/2 Left (12:00)
25 – 26Press forward onto right. Recover onto left.
27& 28Turn ½ right & step forward onto right (6), turn ½ right & step backward onto left (12), turn ½ right & step forward onto right (6).
29 – 30Press forward onto left. Recover onto right.
31& 32(on the spot) Triple step ½ left stepping: L.R-L (12).

DANCE FINISH: At the end of the 13th Wall, the music changes to create a ‘Finale’. Do the following:
1& 2Cross right over left, press left to left side, recover onto right.
3 – 4Sway onto left. Sway onto right.
5& 6Step left to left side, step right next to left, with a slight sweep – step left behind right.
7Press right to right side.
8 – 9long step – Step left diagonally back left – and quickly bring right next to left
10 – 11long step – Step right diagonally back right – and quickly bring left next to right.
12Step forward onto left.
13& 14Step forward onto right, step left next to right, step backward onto right.
15 – 16Turn ¼ left & step left to left side – placing left hand on left hip (9).
Recover weight to right whilst turning upper body ¼ right to face the ‘Home wall’. (Hold Poise)

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About the Choreographer

William Sevone . (June 2011)

William Sevone is a talented dancer featured in our archive, captivating audiences with his dynamic performances since June 2011. His infectious passion for dance and commitment to artistic expression continue to inspire both peers and enthusiasts in the dance community.

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