CARIOCA

Choreographer: Ira Weisburd dancewithira@comcast.net

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Step Sheet

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Translation: Carioca is a native of Rio de Janeiro.

Part I. Bolero Box (2x) - Forward, Side Together; Back, Side Together. (S-Q-Q)
1-2 Step forward with L foot, hold

3-4 Step R to R side, Step-close with L beside R foot.

5-6 Step back with R foot, hold

7-8 Step L to L side, Step-close with R beside L foot.

9-16 Repeat Part I. (1-8).

Part II. Four Forward Strolls ie. (Step, hold, lock step) 4x ; (S-Q-Q)
1-2 Step diagonally forward with L foot, hold

3-4 Lock R foot behind L foot and transfer weight onto R, Step diagonally Forward onto L foot.

5-8 Repeat Part II. (1-4) with R foot.

9-16 Repeat Part II. (1-8).

Part III. Weave Four Steps (L over R); Cross Rock Step (L over R); ¼ turn L, Flick R; (Repeat Same with R foot.)
1-2 Step with L across R foot, Step R to R

3-4 Step with L behind R foot, Step R to R

5-6 Step with L across R foot, Rock back onto R foot

7-8 Make ¼ turn to L with L foot, Flick R heel out to R side

9-10 Step with R across L foot, Step L to L

11-12 Step with R behind L foot, Step L to L

13-14 Step with R across L foot, Rock back onto L foot

15-16 Make ¼ turn to R with R foot, Flick L heel out to L side

Part IV. Step Forward, Forward Rock Step; Step Back, Back Rock Step; Walk Forward four steps (L,R,L,R) in S-Q-Q-S Rhythm; Pivot ½ turn R (L,R).
1-2 Step forward with L, hold

3-4 Step forward with R, Rock back onto L

5-6 Step back with R, hold

7-8 Step back with L, Rock forward onto R

9-10 Step forward with L, hold

11-12 Step forward with R, Step forward with L

13-14 Step forward with R, hold

15-16 Step forward with L, pivot ½ turn to R onto R foot.

REPEAT DANCE. (Facing Back Wall.)

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About the Choreographer

Ira Weisburd dancewithira@comcast.net

Ira Weisburd is a passionate dance artist known for their vibrant choreography, with one memorable piece featured in our archive. With an infectious enthusiasm for movement, Ira continues to inspire audiences and dancers alike through their innovative approach to dance.

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