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Cucaracha Step sn0061, H2.1
- The step looks like someone stepping on a cockroach, hence its name, which means cockroach in Spanish.
- This move is also known as Rumba Step, and Side Basic.
- Lead holds Follower's right hand only or both hands as shown.
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S1) Lead's hands pull Follower's hands to Follower's right signalling Follower to step to their right. Lead's left foot steps to their left. Follower's right foot steps to their right. |
S2) Lead's hands pull Follower's hands back to the neutral position signalling Follower to return to the neutral position (on next step). |
S3) Lead's left foot steps next to their right foot. Follower's right foot steps next to their left foot. |
S4) Pause. |
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S5) Lead's hands pull Follower's hands to Follower's left signalling Follower to step to their left. Lead's right foot steps to their right. Follower's left foot steps to their left. |
S6) Lead's hands pull Follower's hands back to the neutral position signalling Follower to return to the neutral position (on next step). |
S7) Lead's right foot steps next to their left foot. Follower's left foot steps next to their right foot. |
S8) Pause. |
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