SEQUENCE DANCES :

SAMBAS
scripted by Don Herbison-Evans
don@it.uts.edu.au

(updated 15 January 2008)

using various abbreviations for holds and directions.

More detailed scripts are available from

  • Brockbank Lane Script Servicce, PO Box 2341, Weymouth, Dorset DT49YZ, UK., Tel: UK 01305 770157
  • Christchurch Dancing Club Script Library,
  • Northern Dance Services, 18-20 Commercial St, Shipley, West Yorks., BD183SP, UK.
  • KATRINA
    start: SSH, facing LOD.
    4 botofogos (lady: turns L on 4th, end CH) 2 whisks, reverse turn, botofogo, 2 samba walks, points (lady: botofogo), 2 facing botofogos, 4 spot voltas.

    SCIROCCO
    start: CH, man facing W.
    botofogo to PP, points, 2 crossed botofogos, 4 voltas, whisk, R side close (end SH), 3 rolls, L side close (lady: 4th roll), 2 whisks.

    MUSIC

    These are some of my favorite Samba tracks:

    Ross Mitchell: "Quand Tu Chantes"
    Madonna: "La Isla Bonita"
    Ricky Martin: "Maria" (although I have to slow it down a bit)
    Ricky Martin: "Lola Lola"