*the samba roll is hard to master for some people, because it requires the balance of two united bodies
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| Riccardo & Yulia's Samba is so perfect! |
Figure 24: Contra Bota Fogo
| Man | Lady | ||
| Count | Movement | Count | Movement |
| 1 | RF fwd towards Lady's R side in R Contra Position | 1 | RF fwd towards Man's R side in R Contra Position |
| a | LF back and slightly to side without weight. Toe turned out. | a | LF back and slightly to side without weight. Toe turned out |
| 2 | Take minimal weight to LF and replace weight to RF in L Contra Position, having moved it slightly back | 2 | Take minimal weight to LF and replace weight to RF in L Contra Position, having moved it slightly back |
| 1 | LF fwd towards Lady's L side in L Contra Position | 1 | LF fwd towards Man's L side in L Contra Position |
| a | RF back and slightly to side without weight. Toe turned out | a | RF back and slightly to side without weight. Toe turned out. |
| 2 | Take minimal weight to RF and replace weight to LF in R Contra Position, having moved it slightly back. | 2 | Take minimal weight to RF and replace weight to LF in R Contra Position, having moved it slightly back |
Figure 25: Roundabout
| Man | Lady | ||
| Count | Movement | Count | Movement |
| 1 a2a3 | Circular Volta in R Contra Position, commenced with RF | 1 a2a3 | Circular Volta in R Contra Position, commenced with RF |
| a | LF to side w/o weight. | a | LF to side w/o weight. |
| 4 | Take minimal weight to LF and replace weight to RF in L Contra Position. | 4 | Take minimal weight to LF and replace weight to RF in L Contra Position. |
Figure 26: Natural Roll
| Man | Lady | ||
| Count | Movement | Count | Movement |
| S | RF fwd, leaning slightly back | S | LF back, leaning slightly fwd |
| Q | LF to side, leaning slightly R | Q | RF to side, leaning slightly L |
| Q | Close RF to LF, preparing to lean fwd | Q | Close LF to RF, preparing to lean back |
| S | LF back, leaning slightly fwd | S | RF fwd, leaning slightly back |
| Q | RF to side, leaning slightly L | Q | LF to side, leaning slightly R |
| Q | Close LF to RF, preparing to lean back | Q | Close RF to LF, preparing to lean fwd |
Figure 27: Reverse Roll
| Man | Lady | ||
| Count | Movement | Count | Movement |
| S | LF Fwd | S | RF back |
| Q | Fwd and to L | Q | LF back and to R |
| Q | To L | Q | To R |
| S | Back and to L | S | Fwd and to R |
| Q | Back | Q | Fwd |
| Q | Back and to R | Q | Fwd and to L |
Figure 28: Promenade and Counter Promenade Run
| Man | Lady | ||
| Count | Movement | Count | Movement |
| 1 | RF to side | 1 | LF to side |
| 2 | Replace weight to LF in PP | 2 | Replace weight to RF in PP |
| 3 | RF fwd in Open PP and CMBP | 3 | LF fwd and across in Open PP and CBMP |
| 1 | LF back and slightly to side | 1 | RF fwd between partner's feet |
| 2 | RF to side in Open CPP | 2 | LF to side in Open CPP |
| 3 | LF fwd and across in Open CPP and CBMP | 3 | RF fwd in Open PP and CBMP |
| 1 | RF fwd between partners feet | 1 | LF back and slightly to side |
| 2 | LF to side in Open PP | 2 | RF to side in Open PP |
| 3 | RF fwd and across in Open PP and CBMP | 3 | LF fwd and across in Open PP and CBMP |
Figure 29: Three Step Turn
| Man | Lady | ||
| Count | Movement | Count | Movement |
| 1 | Close LF to RF | 1 | RF to side turning L, then continue to turn 5/8 L on RF. |
| a | RF back w/o weight. Toe turned out | 2 | LF fwd continuing to turn L |
| 2 | Take minimal weight to RF, draw LF back | 3 | RF to side turning 1/4 L, then continue to turn 3/8 l on RF (Spiral action) |
Figure 30: Samba Locks
| Man | Lady | ||
| Count | Movement | Count | Movement |
| Q | RF fwd, part weight, Toe turned out | Q | LF fwd, part weight, Toe turned out |
| Q | LF behind RF (Cuban Cross) | Q | RF behind LF (Cuban Cross) |
| S | RF fwd, small step. Toe turned out | S | LF fwd, small step. Toe turned out |
| Q | LF fwd, part weight, in Open CPP. Toe turned out. | Q | RF fwd, part weight, in Open CPP. Toe turned out. |
| Q | RF behind LF in Open CPP (Cuban Cross) | Q | LF behind RF in Open CPP (Cuban Cross) |
| S | LF fwd, small step, in Open CPP. Toe turned out | S | RF fwd, small step, in Open CPP. Toe turned out |
| QQS QQS | Repeat steps 1-6, end in Open CPP | QQS QQS | Repeat steps 1-6, end in Open CPP |
Figure 31: Cruzados Walks and Locks
| Cruzados Walks | |
| Count | Movement |
| a | Using pressure through ball of LF release L heel and start to straighten knees, moving RF fwd on toe until it is level with LF, at the same time moving pelvis slightly fwd. |
| S | Continue to straighten knees moving RF fwd on ball of foot, arriving at top of the bounce with R heel lightly in contact with floor. Weight central, both legs straight but not braced. |
| & | Transfer weight fwd to RF flexing knee, arriving at the lowest point of the bounce. Allow the back foot and leg to turn out, completing a rotational hip movement. Return pelvis to normal position. Retain tone in back leg with pressure on inside edge of toe. |
| Cruzados Locks | |
| Count | Movement |
| a | Using pressure through ball of LF release L heel and start to straighten knees, moving RF fwd on toe until it is level with LF, at the same time moving pelvis slightly fwd. |
| Q | Continue to straighten knees moving RF fwd on ball of foot, arriving at top of the bounce with R heel lightly in contact with floor. Weight central, both legs straight but not braced. |
| Q | Transfer weight fwd to RF flexing knee, at the same time placing LF behind RF (Cuban Cross) arriving at lowest point of the bounce |
| S | Using pressure through ball of LF start to straighten knees and move RF slightly fwd on ball of foot, arriving at the top of the bounce with R heel lightly in contact with floor. Weight central, both legs straight but not braced. |
| & | Transfer weight fwd to RF flexing knee, arriving at the lowest point of the bounce. Allow the back foot and leg to turn out, completing a rotational hip movement. Return pelvis to normal position. Retain tone in back leg with pressure on inside edge of toe. |
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