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Zorba in Africa

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Count:
36
Wall:
4
Level:
High Beginner
Choreo:
Choreographer:
Margreet de Bruin (SA) & Charlotte Steele (SA) - June 2016
Music:
Zorba The Greek - CD: Bokjol - Jol, Sakkie-Sakkie, Sokkie, Partytjiemusiek
 
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Music speeds up from count 1 in Section 2 on Wall 4 but is easy to follow and not overly fast – just pace yourself accordingly and put a bounce in your step Greek-style! No tags or restarts!

Intro: Start on count 5 of instrumental, after the first shout of “Yeah…”

S.1: Walk Fwd x4 LRLR; Walk Back x4 LRLR
1 2 3 4Step forward on L, Step fwd on R, Step fwd on L, Step fwd on R (weight on R)
5 6 7 8Step back on L, Step back on R, Step back on L, Step R beside L (weight on R)

S.2: Figure 8 Vine to left in 12 counts
1 2Step L to left, cross R behind L (12:00)
3 4Pivot ¼ left and step forward on L, Step R fwd (9:00)
5Pivot ½ left and step forward on L (weight on L) (3:00)
6Pivot ¼ left and step R to right (weight on R) (12:00)
7 8Cross L behind R, Pivot ¼ right and step R forward (weight on R) (3:00)
9 10Step forward on L, Pivot ½ right and step R forward (weight on R) (9:00)
11Pivot ¼ right and step L to left (weight on L) (12:00)
12Step R beside L (weight on R)

S.3: LR Diagonals Step-Lock-Step-Brush
1 2 3 4Step L forward to left diagonal, Lock R behind L, Step L fwd, Brush R fwd
5 6 7 8Step R forward to right diagonal, Lock L behind R, Step R fwd, Brush L fwd

S.4: L Jazz Box w/ ¼ turn left; L Jazz Box w/Stomp
1 2 3 4Cross L over R, Step R back, Pivot ¼ left and step L to left, Step R beside L (9:00)
5 6 7 8Cross L over R, Step R back, Step L to left, Stomp R lightly beside L (weight on R)

Start again – have fun and enjoy!

Please do not alter this step sheet in any way. If you would like to use on your website please make sure it is in its original format and include all contact details on this script.
Contact: steelecharlotte2013@gmail.com

4 Comments

Charly June 18, 2016
If my version of Zorba music not available to you, try the dance to any "Zorba" or Greek music of your choice - just watch the pacing of your steps when the music speeds up!

Charly June 18, 2016
Great job Margreet - it was a pleasure working with you on this dance!

WillB June 23, 2016
You've got a knack ladies!! :-) "5"

Charly July 4, 2016
Email me if you have a problem sourcing the music

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