Samba
Hold description:
Stand facing partner about six inches apart with the head erect and the body naturally upright. The Man should place his right hand on the Lady's left shoulder blade, the Lady resting her left arm lightly on his, following the curve of his arm to the shoulder. The Man's left hand should be raised in a gentle curve to the level of the eyes. The Lady should place the fingers of her right hand between his thumb and first finger and both hands should be lightly clasped.
Commence in Closed Facing Position, facing wall, weight on LF using Alternative Basic Bounce
Lady commences Backing Wall, weight on RF
Man's Steps
Commence in Closed Facing Position, facing wall, weight on LF using Alternative Basic Bounce
1. Feet:RF to side Alignment:Facing Wall Turn:Nil Count:1 or S
2. Feet:LF behind RF toe to heel, toe slightly turned out Alignment:Facing Wall Turn:Nil Count:a
3. Feet:Replace weight on RF Alignment:Facing Wall Turn:Nil Count:2 or S
4. Feet:LF to side Alignment:Facing Wall Turn:Nil Count:1 or S
5. Feet:RF behind LF toe to heel, toe slightly turned out Alignment:Facing Wall Turn:Nil Count:a
6. Feet:Replace weight on LF Alignment:Facing Wall Turn:Nil Count:2 or S Steps 1-6 or 1-3 may be repeated. End in Closed Facing Position.
Lady's Steps
Lady commences Backing Wall, weight on RF
1. Feet:LF to side Alignment:Facing Wall Turn:Nil Count:1 or S
2. Feet:RF behind LF toe to heel, toe slightly turned out Alignment:Facing Wall Turn:Nil Count:a
3. Feet:Replace weight on LF Alignment:Facing Wall Turn:Nil Count:2 or S Steps 1-6 or 1-3 may be repeated. End in Closed Facing Position.
4. Feet:RF to side Alignment:Facing Wall Turn:Nil Count:1 or S
5. Feet:LF behind RF toe to heel, toe slightly turned out Alignment:Facing Wall Turn:Nil Count:a
6. Feet:Replace weight on RF Alignment:Facing Wall Turn:Nil Count:2 or S
