Phoenix Dance Studio

As in our other routine videos, this isn't a break down of technique or a performance. This just a demo of the routine so that you can see how we transition from one pattern to another. Commence in closed hold LOD 2 x Rev. Basic (finish facing wall) 2 x Whisk Whisk w/UAT to PP Samba Walk Side Samba Walk 2 x Travelling Botafogo Criss Cross 3 x Stationary Samba Walk Corta Jaca 3 x Closed Rocks Rev. Turn Botafogo to PP (new LOD) Foot Change 2 x Contra Botafogo Foot Change Side Samba Walk Pick Off Foot Change (finish in Shadow Hold) 2 x Botafogo in Shadow 4 x Shadow Voltas to Right (along new LOD) Pick Off Foot Change Botafogo in PP and CPP Side Samba Walk Maypole 2 x Whisk

Swing 2 x Lindy Basic Swing Out 2 x Lindy Turn Lindy Circle Basic Kick the Dog Tuck Turn Change of Place Lindy Circle w/open out movement Jump Throwaway Slip & Slide (a1, a2, 3, 4 and 5) Change of Place Barrel Roll (one handed) Turning Kicks finishing in Shadow 2 x Tandem Lindy Basic Turning Kicks Push Out Change of Place Egg Beater Lindy Basic

This was open to all levels of experience at our studio. Those entering had to be bold as they would have just five weeks to learn a uniquely choreographed routine in a randomly assigned dance style. Here are the last of our brave dancers. We are very proud of everyone who put in a lot of work in such a short time. Sorry this video took forever to put up.

This was open to all levels of experience at our studio. Those entering had to be bold as they would have just five weeks to learn a uniquely choreographed routine in a randomly assigned dance style. Here are our first few brave dancers. We are very proud of everyone who put in a lot of work in such a short time.

This was open to all levels of experience at our studio. Those entering had to be bold as they would have just five weeks to learn a uniquely choreographed routine in a randomly assigned dance style. Here are our first few brave dancers. We are very proud of everyone who put in a lot of work in such a short time.

The amazing Laura is back to show you the next part of the Halloween dance and to help you add some details and stying! Music links below for you to practice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYf5HnlLuow https://open.spotify.com/track/4USRI1Plks1mzgcQwdm2zv?si=02405fb04ccd4a33

Learn with Laura for our zoom Halloween Dance Party! Music links below for you to practice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYf5HnlLuow https://open.spotify.com/track/4USRI1Plks1mzgcQwdm2zv?si=02405fb04ccd4a33

Gold Paso Doble 2 x Side Step w/elevation 2 x Side Step Slip Appel Fallaway Reverse Slip Pivot Syncopated Separation Pas De Bourree Rev. Twist Turn Hell Lead to Sync. Chasse w/elevation Sur Place Turning ¼ to Right Appel La Passe Banderillas Coup De Pique Sur Place Turning ¼ to Right Appel Twists Left Foot Variation Appel Promenade to Fregolina Appel Chasse Cape Travelling Spin to finish in Press Line

Gold Samba Start in centre of floor, facing front, in side walk position. Lady: 3 step turn travelling fwd / Man: 2 walk (L,R) Lockstep on L 2 x walk (R,L) Lockstep on R LF kick fwd then step back to finish weight on L. Pas de Borae to L. finishing w/RF in front 2 x Volta Point to L & R Lead Lady across to finish on Man’s left side facing front Lady: 3 Step turn to finish side by side facing Left Wall 4 x Promenade Runs (start w/leg closest to partner) 1 x Samba Walk in PP Rolling off the arm (lead from Pick Off) finish in Shadow Hold 2 x Samba Walks in Shadow Hold Rolling Off the Arm finish in Closed Hold ½ Reverse Turn & spin Lady into Shadow Position 2 x Reverse Roll Pick Off to finish with Lady on Man’s left side Stretch Line Roll into partner finishing in Closed Hold Bota Fogo to PP Side Walk 4 x Solo Spot Volta in each direction Side Whisk & Side Whisk to PP Foot Change to Roundabout Foot Change to 2 x Samba Walk in PP Side Walk to 2 x Stationary Walks Whisk Natural Roll 3 x Op

Bachata Commence Facing Left Wall Wait for 4 bar intro. Step Tap x 4 Basic w/cross behind Syncopated Basic w/ cross behind x 1 Check & Adv. Natural Top Advanced Cradle (360) Change of Place Forward Basic Change of Direction Check and Body Roll Tap Step x 2 Check w/ Wrap in & Spin out Yo-Yo and extra inward UAT Check w/Side Wave (Ribs then hips then wave to collect) Check and spin out

Mambo Commence w/Man facing LW Basic Double New York Swivel & Twist Figure 4 Lady - Swivel in double hold Inward UAT Shoulder to Sh. to R. side Rev. UAT Leg Wrap and Dip 3x Open Out Cucaracha 3x Rolling Cucaracha 1x Open Out Cucaracha w/UAT Single Hand to Hand Grapevine in PP travelling to front She goes, He goes turns CBL to finish side by side facing front Shine RF - Toe Heel Cross and Swivel Pas de borae travelling to right RF -Flick fwd, side step and cross LF behind Untwist Lady Cucaracha R - Man travels behind lady Pick off to finish in closed hold Open Break & Adv. Nat Top Open Break & Adv. Nat Top w/dble turn CBL CBL into 2x Fallaway Scallop & Spot turn 3x `Hand to Hand finishing to transition into 4 x Running Rolling off the arm Transition to 4 x Diamond Run Spin out

Here's the routine all written out for you. Gold Rumba Open Basic Alemana 2 x Sliding Doors Spiral exit Open Hip Twist Fan Alemana Kiki Walks Curl Reverse Top Fan Hockey Stick Three Three’s Alemana Advanced Hip Twist w/swivels outside partner Finish