Samba Solo Spot Volta
The Samba Solo Spot Volta is Bronze Level figure. This online reference gives a detailed description of the dance steps, including timing, and movement, technique; a list of figures that may precede or follow the pattern; and videos providing instruction and demonstration of the figure, techniques and practice routines that include it.
LeaderStarting positions:- Normally, in Open Position.
- Solo Spot Volta to Left may start in Open PP: Turn 7/8 L (Lady 7/8 R) on the Spot Volta.
- Solo Spot Volta to Right may start in Open CPP: Turn 7/8 R (Lady 7/8 L) on the Spot Volta.
Use bounce action. L to R hand hold
Step |
Timing |
Movement
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Turn
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Footwork |
Notes |
1
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1
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LF in front of RF (Cuban Cross)
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1/2 to L
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BF
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Spot Volta to Left
Move LH slightly to L to turn Lady to R, then release hold
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2
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a
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RF to side and slightly back w/o weight. Toe turned out
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1/2 to L over 2 & 3
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I/E of T (pressure)
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No lead
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3
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2
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Take part of weight to RF and swivel on ball of LF, keeping it in place. End LF in front of RF (Cuban Cross) in Closed Position
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BF
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Regain required hold at end of turn Heel lowers at end of turn
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Follower
Step |
Timing |
Movement
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Turn
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Footwork |
Notes |
1
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1
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RF in front of LF (Cuban Cross)
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1/2 to R
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BF
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Spot Volta to Right
Start with LF in front, RF cuban cross in back Lady's RH patty cake with Man's LH.
'&': straighten legs and start to turn
'a': turn 1/2 to R (like body is unwinding)
'1': weight on RF, RF is now crossed in front of LF, L knee is 'tucked' behind R knee.
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2
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a
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LF to side and slightly back w/o weight. Toe turned out.
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1/2 to R over 2&3
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I/E of T (pressure)
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&': straighten legs and start to turn
'a': turn 1/2 to R, step L leg side, slightly back (because body is already turning). It feels more like a fwd step.
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3
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2
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Take part of weight to LF and swivel on ball of RF, keeping it in place.
End RF in front of LF (Cuban Cross) in Closed Position
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BF
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'2': to shorten the distance with Man, slide RF a bit fwd. L knee tucked behind R knee. Heel lowers at end of turn
Could follow with a Spot Volta to Left or Continuous with step 2-3 to do continuous spot volta.
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- Man and Lady can switch, i.e. Man does Lady's part and vice versa.
- Continuous Spot Voltas: Can repeat 2&3 twice for an additional bar of music, completing another full turn. Count "a1 a2". Continue 'pedaling' with the foot (stepping fwd) while keeping the other foot at same place.
- Combination: whisk to underarm turn to R for Lady, then start turning L for Solo Spot Volta. Normally does it in 2's or 4's in same direction and then switch direction.
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