Bota Fogo Action with Batucada Rhythm
Commence facing DW in Open Position without hold. Step 1 is danced on the last quarter of the preceding beat.
| Man |
Lead |
Foot/Body Position |
Turn/Alignment |
Footwork |
Count |
| 1 |
Being visually aware of each other |
LF closes to RF |
No turn, facing DW |
B |
a |
| 2 |
Being visually aware of each other |
Extend RF to side with split weight, R hip raised. Maintain centreline of body and head over LF |
No turn, facing DW |
B |
1 |
| 3 |
Being visually aware of each other |
Replace full weight to LF |
No turn, facing DW |
B |
& |
| 4 |
Being visually aware of each other |
RF closes to LF |
No turn, facing DW |
B |
a |
| 5 |
Being visually aware of each other |
Extend LF to side with split weight, L hip raised. Maintain centreline of body and head over RF |
No turn, facing DW |
B |
2 |
| 6 |
Being visually aware of each other |
Replace full weight to RF |
No turn, facing DW |
B |
& |
| 7-12 |
Repeat steps 1-6 |
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Commence backing DW in Open Position without hold. Step 1 is danced on the last quarter of the preceding beat.
| Lady |
Foot/Body Position |
Turn/Alignment |
Footwork |
Count |
| 1 |
RF closes to LF |
No turn, backing DW |
B |
a |
| 2 |
Extend LF to side with split weight, L hip raised. Maintain centreline of body and head over RF |
No turn, backing DW |
B |
1 |
| 3 |
Replace full weight to RF |
No turn, backing DW |
B |
& |
| 4 |
LF closes to RF |
No turn, backing DW |
B |
a |
| 5 |
Extend RF to side with split weight, R hip raised. Maintain centreline of body and head over foot |
No turn, backing DW |
B |
2 |
| 6 |
Replace full weight to LF |
No turn, backing DW |
B |
& |
| 7-12 |
Replace steps 1-6 |
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Notes
Man and Lady may dance the same steps in L Side, R Side, or Tandem Position without hold. Alternative alignments are possible when solo.
Suggested Popular Combination
Precede to Open Position
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Bota Fogo |
Precede to other positions
|
Travelling Volta with Foot Change |
Follow from Open Position
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Spot Volta |
Follow from other positions
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Spot Volta |
Suggested Advanced Combination
Precede to open Position
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High Back Check |
Precede to other positions
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Passing Turns to Foot Change to LSO |
Follow from Open Position
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Fallaway Runs |
Follow from other positions
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Continuous Volta Shadow Roll |