Contra Botafogos
Can be danced after and before a shadow Botafogo for the lady and a foot change for the man.
Steps (man)
0 Begin in open hold, facing the line of dance, weight on the LF.
1 Take a step diagonally forward and to the left (RF). [slow]
2 Take a step to the left (LF). [a]
3 Put the weight back onto the RF. [slow]
4 Take a step diagonally forward and to the right (LF). [slow]
5 Take a step to the right (RF). [a]
6 Put the weight back onto the LF. [slow]
Steps (lady)
0 Begin in open hold, facing the line of dance, weight on the LF.
1 Take a step diagonally forward and to the left (RF). [slow]
2 Take a step to the left (LF). [a]
3 Put the weight back onto the RF. [slow]
4 Take a step diagonally forward and to the right (LF). [slow]
5 Take a step to the right (RF). [a]
6 Put the weight back onto the LF. [slow]
Preceding figures
Following figures
Verbal and animated descriptions of latin and ballroom dancing figures