Commence facing LOD in Open Position with L to R hand hold. This figure may commence on either foot.
| Man |
Lead |
Foot/Body Position |
Turn/Alignment |
Footwork |
Count |
| 1 |
Leading lady backward |
LF in front of RF, Latin Cross |
No turn, facing LOD |
B(H) |
1 |
| 2 |
Leading Lady to remain almost in place |
Extend RF to side with split weight |
No turn, facing LOD |
i/e of T (RF), B (LF) |
& |
| 3 |
Leading lady to remain almost in place |
Transfer full weight to LF |
No turn, facing LOD |
B |
a |
| 4 |
Leading Lady backward |
RF in front of LF, Latin Cross |
No turn, facing LOD |
B(H) |
2 |
| 5 |
Leading Lady to remain almost in place |
Extend LF to side with split weight |
No turn, facing LOD |
i/e of T (RF), B (LF) |
& |
| 6 |
Leading Lady to remain almost in place |
Transfer full weight to RF |
No turn, facing LOD |
B(H) |
a |
| 7-12 |
Repeat steps 1-6 |
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1&a2&a |
Commence backing LOD in Open Position with L to R hand hold.
| Lady |
Foot/Body Position |
Turn/Alignment |
Footwork |
Count |
| 1 |
RF back behind LF, Latin Cross |
No turn, backing LOD |
B |
1 |
| 2 |
Replace weight forward to LF, Latin Cross |
No turn, backing LOD |
B |
& |
| 3 |
Replace weight back to RF, Latin Cross |
No turn, backing LOD |
B |
a |
| 4 |
LF back behind RF, Latin Cross |
No turn, backing LOD |
B |
2 |
| 5 |
Replace weight forward to RF, Latin Cross |
No turn, backing LOD |
B |
& |
| 6 |
Replace weight back to LF, Latin Cross |
No turn, backing LOD |
B |
a |
| 7-12 |
Repeat steps 1-6 |
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1&a2&a |
Notes
The Man may dance the Lady's steps of the Batucada in L Side, R Side, or Tandem Position without hold. Alternative alignments are possible when solo.
Suggested Popular Combination
Precede to Open Position
|
Spot Volta |
Precede to other positions
|
Both Three Step Turn |
Follow from Open Position
|
Reverse Roll |
Follow from other positions
|
Both Three Step Turn |
Suggested Advanced Combination
Precede to Open Position
|
Developed Whisks |
Precede to other positions
|
Lady's Continuous Spin Foot Change |
Follow from Open Position
|
Checked Reverse Roll |
Follow from other positions
|
From step 4 of Delayed Reverse Volta Roll |