Baila Esta Cumbia (Dance This Cumbia)

Choreographer: Roger Neff (Jan 2015)

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Intro: 32 counts as used in this dance

[1-8] Side Together, Side Together Forward, Side Together, Side Together Back
1-2,3&4Step R, Step L together, Step to R, Step L together, Step fwd on R

5-6,7&8Step L, Step R together, Step to L, Step R together, Step back on L

[9-16] Back Rock Side, Back Rock Side, 1/4 Turn R with R Coaster Step, Lock Steps
1&2Rock back on R turning body slightly to 1:30 diagonal, Recover on L, Step R to side

3&4Rock back on L, Recover on R, Step L to side

5&6,7&8Pivot body to face 3:00 and step back on R, Step L beside R, Step fwd on R, Step fwd on L, Lock R behind L, Step fwd on L

[17-24] Rocking Chair, 1/4 Turn, Rocking Chair, 1/4 Turn
1&2&,3-4R Rocking chair, Step fwd on R, 1/4 turn to L and step on L (9:00)

5&6&,7-8R Rocking chair, Step fwd on R, 1/4 turn to L and step on L (6:00)

[25-32] Back Rock Side, Back Rock Side, Jazz Box With Cross
1&2,3&4Rock back on R, Recover on L, Step R to side, Rock back on L, Recover on R, Step L to side (as in counts 1&2,3&4 in section 2)

5-6-7-8Jazz box: Step R over L, Step back on L, Step R to side, Step L over R

Note: Jazz box can be done with toe struts (5&6&7&8&).
To give the dance a little more cumbia/salsa flavor, you can give a low forward flick with the free foot as an & after counts 2 and 4 in sections 2 and 4.

Contact Roger at: lingofun@sbcglobal.net

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About the Choreographer

Roger Neff (Jan 2015)

Roger Neff, a vibrant choreographer and dancer since January 2015, has made a significant impact in the dance community with four captivating pieces featured in our archive. His innovative style and passion for movement continue to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike.

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