LATIN EXPRESS

Choreographer: Michele Perron , DANCE Expressions

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Introduction: 48 Counts (once heavy beat kicks in) Suggest you fade the music. - CCW Rotation

Alt. Music: Mercy - Glee Cast (136 bpm)
Introduction: 64 Counts (16 + 48) begin on lyrics

SEC. I (1-9) WEAVE LEFT, BACK/BREAK, RECOVER/FORWARD, CHA CHA
1,2LEFT Step side L, RIGHT Step crossed behind L

3,4LEFT Step side L, RIGHT Step across front of L

5,6LEFT Step side L, RIGHT Break/Step back

7LEFT Recover/Step forward

8&1RIGHT Cha Cha side R [R Step side, L Step beside, R Step side]

SEC. II (10-15) FORWARD/BREAK, ROCK/BACK, CHA CHA WITH 1/4 TURN RIGHT, BACK/BREAK, ROCK/FORWARD
2,3LEFT Break/Step forward, RIGHT Recover/Step back

4&5LEFT Cha Cha with 1/4 Turn R [L Step side, R Step beside, L Step back with 1/4 turn R] [3 o’clock]

6,7RIGHT Break/Step back, LEFT Recover/Step forward

SEC. III (16-23) THREE CHA CHA FORWARDS, FORWARD/BREAK, R0CK/BACK
8&1RIGHT Cha Cha forward [R Step forward, L Step beside, R Step forward]

2&3LEFT Cha Cha forward [L Step forward, R Step beside, L Step forward]

4&5RIGHT Cha Cha forward [R Step forward, L Step beside, R Step forward]

6,7LEFT Break/Step forward, RIGHT Recover/Step back

SEC. IV (24-32) CHA CHA TURN, WALK, WALK, STUTTER TAPS *: R, L, STOMP
Styling Note: Stutter Taps: ‘HIT’ Toe/Ball of Foot against floor with force, as in Flamenco dance.
8&1LEFT Cha Cha with 1/2 Turn L [L Step side with 1/4 Turn L, R Step beside L, L Step forward with 1/4 Turn L] [9 o’clock]

2,3RIGHT Step forward; LEFT Step forward

4&5‘HIT’ RIGHT Toe/Ball beside L, ‘HIT’ RIGHT Toe/Ball slightly diagonal R forward, RIGHT Stomp (Down) slightly diagonal R forward

6&7‘HIT’ LEFT Toe/Ball beside R, ‘HIT’ LEFT Toe/Ball slightly diagonal L forward, LEFT Stomp (Down) slightly diagonal L forward

8RIGHT Stomp (Down) beside L

Begin Again

Latin Express makes a good “floor split” for Intermediate/Advanced Cha Cha Line Dances.
Such as - Cry To Me, Divisadero Cha, Stand By Me, Basha, Cha Cha Tonight, etc…..

Contact: michele.perron@gmail.com - micheleperron.com

Last Revision - 5th July 2012

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About the Choreographer

Michele Perron , DANCE Expressions

Michele Perron, founder of DANCE Expressions, is a dynamic choreographer and performer known for her vibrant creativity and passion for the art of dance. With eight captivating dances proudly featured in our archive, Michele continues to inspire and engage audiences with her innovative work.

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