Change to Botafogo


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Second part of the Samba walk, used when following with a Botafogo
Diagram

Steps (man)

0 Begin in promenade hold, facing diagonally to the line of dance, weight on the LF.
1 Take a step diagonally forward and to the left (RF). [slow]
2 Take a small step to the side (LF). [a]
3 Slip the RF backward. [slow]
Take a step diagonally forward and to the right (RF).
RF in place. Make an eight turn to the left.

Steps (lady)

0 Begin in promenade hold, facing diagonally to the centre, weight on the RF.
1 Take a step diagonally forward and to the right (LF). [slow]
2 Take a small step backward (RF). [a]
3 Slip the LF backward. [slow]
Take a step diagonally forward and to the left (LF).
LF in place. Make an eight turn to the right.

Preceding figures

Reference Promenade Samba walk

Following figures

Reference Promenade Samba walk
Reference Whisk to the left
Reference Shadow Botafogos

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