Choreography Notes from ZIN™ Convention 2015. Customized Choreography with ZES Barbara Klontz
Choreography Notes for:
ZINCON 2015
Customized Choreography
With
ZES Barbara Klontz
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 SONGS TAKEN FROM ZIN™ LIVE CHOREOGRAPHY AND ALTERED USING THE CONCEPTS IN
THIS SESSION WILL BE ON YOUR ZIN™ DVDS (LIVE VERSION). PLEASE WATCH THE LIVE
VERSION WITH THE CHOREO NOTES AND SEE IF YOU CAN MAKE IT FIT. . . CREATE YOUR OWN
NEW CUSTOMIZED CHOREOGRAPHY!
1. WARM UP BOOTY| DJ FRANCIS | MIX | 8:03 || DJ FRANCIS…….
2. A LA NENA LE GUSTA| ZIN™ BY RANKEAO | MERENGUE (W/ REGGAETON) | 4:05|| ZIN™ 24 OR ITUNES
3. KONSEY | ZIN™ | SOCA | 3:48 || ZIN™ 57 LIVE
4. EN LA OSCURIDAD |YANDEL| SALSA | 3:48|| ITUNES
5. EL TAXI| OSMANI GARCIA| DANCEHALL | 5:24| ITUNES
6. HAI NI HAI | ZIN™ | BHANGRA | 3:53 || ZIN™ 57 LIVE
7. BACK IT UP | PRINCE ROYCE | POP | 3:21 || ITUNES
8. APRETAILO AL PICKUP| ZIN™ | CUMBIA | 3:35 || ZIN™ 57 LIVE
9. DARTE UN BESO | MEGA MIX 39 & PRINCE ROYCE | SALSA Y TROPICAL| 3:27|| ITUNES
10. CLOSE YOUR EYES| MEGHAN TRAINOR | POP | 3:42|| ITUNES
A LA NENA LA GUSTA| ZIN™ | MERENGUE | ZIN™ 24L | 4:05
ORIGINAL CHOREOGRAPHY BY ZUMBA® EDUCATION SPECIALIST BARBARA KLONTZ | [email protected]
-----THIS CHOREOGRAPHY IS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM THE ZIN™ 24 VOLUME.
SONG PART
3
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPETITIONS
NOTES
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A
(0:00)
B
(0:06)
C
(0:18)
D
Reggaeton Bounce Double step with hip twist and
arm pull (from B1 DVD) – 3 x on the 4th repetition
follow the music for just a single step (no double)
with a lot of personality.
Merengue 6 count step fitness variation from the
new B1 format – the Beto Swing. One foot touches
down on each side while the hips swing side to side
and the hands push to the side with the hip and foot
then circle in the center as you switch to the other
side. High intensity movement.
Merengue March in place (16 x)
Then move forward 4 marches with 4 arms side-toside at shoulder height, hold 4 marches in place with
4 arms reaching overhead – march back 4 marches
arms side to side – hold 4 marches in place with
alternating arms reaching overhead.
Merengue 6 count step (basice) (30 counts – 5 full
sets of the 6 count step) then pause for 2 counts.
(0:34)
A
(0:46)
B
(0:51)
C
(1:03)
D
(1:20)
Lots of energy. Get the heart rate up and
move that booty!
16 x
16 x
2x
5 x (sets =
R/L)
Reggaeton Bounce Double Step (repeat Part A from
above).
4x
Merengue 6-count step fitness variation – the Beto
Swing (repeat part B from above).
16 x
Merengue March in place (16 x).
Merengue March forward (4 x) with side-to-side
arms.
Merengue in place (4 x) with alternating overhead
arms.
Merengue March back (4 x) with side-to-side arms.
Merengue March in place (4 x) with alternating
overhead arms.
Forward and back one more time.
Merengue 6 count step.
Reggaeton Bounce Double Step (Repeat Part A)
A
4x
16 x
2x
5 x (set
R/L)
4x
Beto Swing – Repeat Part B from above.
(1:36)
C
(1:48)
Merengue March – start right away with directional
movement and arms – now that you have procressed
the variations and your students know the
movements it’s time to put it all together complete
the teaching chain .
Strong and precise arms. Emotion to
dance with here is controlled. This part is
so fast – it’s all about precision and
powerful movements.
Light and perky attitude (party time).
Stay cool and loose. Emphasize the single
step on the last beat (give lots of
emotional and physical power).
Lots of energy. Get the heart rate up and
move that booty!
Strong and precise arms. Emotion to
dance with here is controlled. This part is
so fast – it’s all about precision and
powerful movements.
Light and perky attitude (party time).
16 x
Stay cool and loose. Emphasize the single
step on the last beat (give lots of
emotional and physical power).
Lots of energy. Get the heart rate up and
move that booty!
4x
Strong and precise arms. Emotion to
dance with here is controlled. This part is
so fast – it’s all about precision and
powerful movements.
(1:30)
B
Stay cool and loose. Emphasize the single
step on the last beat (give lots of
emotional and physical power).
Merengue March 4 x forward with side-to-side arms
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– Merengue March 4 x back with alternating
overhead arms.
Repeat.
Merengue 6 Count Step (Repeat Part D)
D
(1:59)
B
*Group Sing/Yell along with the song when they say
“Ahora, ahora, ahora, HEY!” 2 x
Beto Swing – Repeat Part B
(2:10)
Merengue 6 Count Step (Repeat Part D)
D
(2:21)
Light and perky attitude (party time).
5 x (sets)
16 x
S x (sets)
Reggaeton Bounce Double Step (Repeat Part A)
A
4x
(2:33)
Merengue 6 Count Step (Repeat Part D)
D
(2:38)
5 x (sets)
Reggaeton Bounce Double Step (Repeat Part A)
A
4x
(2:50)
Beto Swing (Repeat Part B)
B
(2:56)
16 x
Merengue March F/B with arms
C
4x
(3:07)
Merengue 6 count step
D
(3:18)
B
*Sing/Yell along with “Ahora, ahora, ahora, HEY!” 2 x
Beto Swing.
(3:29)
Merengue 6 Count step
D
(3:40)
Reggaeton Bounce Double Step
A
(3:52)
*Listen to the music and do it twice – BIG ENDING!
Lots of energy. Get the heart rate up and
move that booty!
Light and perky attitude (party time).
Stay cool and loose. Emphasize the single
step on the last beat (give lots of
emotional and physical power).
Light and perky attitude (party time).
Stay cool and loose. Emphasize the single
step on the last beat (give lots of
emotional and physical power).
Lots of energy. Get the heart rate up and
move that booty!
Strong and precise arms. Emotion to
dance with here is controlled. This part is
so fast – it’s all about precision and
powerful movements.
Light and perky attitude (party time).
5x
16 x
5x
4x
Pause
4x
Lots of energy. Get the heart rate up and
move that booty!
Light and perky attitude (party time).
Stay cool and loose. Emphasize the single
step on the last beat (give lots of
emotional and physical power).
KONSEY| ZIN™ | SOCA | ZIN™ 57 LIVE | 3:48
CHOREOGRAPHY ALTERED BY ZUMBA® EDUCATION SPECIALIST BARBARA KLONTZ | [email protected]
-----THIS CHOREOGRAPHY IS AN ALTERED VERSION ON THE CHOREO FROM ZIN™ 57 LIVE.
SONG PART
CHOREOGRAPHY
Step touch casually during the introduction.
A
5
REPETITIONS
NOTES
Stay cool – lots of relaxed Caribbean
attitude.
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(0:00)
B
(0:13)
C
(0:38)
D
(1:04)
Merengue 2 Step zig zag step (single step) (Basic 1
Training DVD) Forward R/L and back R/L. (2 forward –
2 back)
Then Soca Beto Plane step (Basic 2 Training DVD) in
place 4x.
Running SSD with high knees x3, then stop and quick
hip circles.
Running SSD with high knees x3, then stop and quick
hip circles.
Modified jumping jack (side to side with one leg
out/heel on the floor) x6 – Then stop and quick hip
circles.
Repeat Modified Jumping Jack and hip circles on
more time.
Half time overhead arm circle with 3 steps side to
side.
Repeat on the other side.
Repeat the move at full tempo
Repeat Part B
B
(1:29)
Repeat Part C
C
(1:43)
Repeat the movements from Part D. 1st one is ½
time, all others are at tempo.
D
(2:08)
The same as ZIN™ 57 Live
4x
This is a HIGHER intensity modification on
the DVD choreo with the same basic
pattern represented.
2x (1/2
tempo)
4x (tempo)
2x
2x
2x
1x (1/2
tempo)
7x (tempo)
Same as ZIN 57 Live.
Same as ZIN 57 Live
Same as ZIN 57 Live.
Same as ZIN 57 Live
B
(2:33)
C
Repeat Part B - * Be aware – Part D above has left
you on the Right Lead foot (the opposite of the lead
foot you started the song with). Either switch leads
or fix and start on your Left Lead.
Repeat Part C
(2:46)
Repeat Part D – All at Tempo
D
(3:11)
Part B just one repetition.
B
(3:37)
2x
2x
2x
8x
1x
Same as ZIN 57 Live
Same as ZIN 57 Live
NOTES:
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EN LA OSCURIDAD| YANDEL| SALSA | ITUNES | 3:48
CHOREOGRAPHY BY ZUMBA® EDUCATION SPECIALIST BARBARA KLONTZ & ZIN MEMBER CESAR ACOSTA |
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THIS IS ORIGONAL CHOREOGRAPHY.
SONG PART
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPETITIONS
NOTES
Alternating Tap
A
(0:00)
Salsa R/L
B
(0:10)
7
00:20 Salsa R/L continues + add “brush you hair”
variation from B1 Training DVD)
4x
4x
Emotion: Light, upbeat, dance.
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1st Set dance and light.
2nd Set is strong and fitness feel.
Salsa 2 Step Travel
C
00:41 Keep the Salsa 2 Step Travel + add a fitness
(0:31)
D
(0:52)
E
(1:13)
variation: Knee lift at the end of each step and
arms at chest level – cross in front of the chest
and then tuck under the knee – repeat.
Salsa F/B x3 – salsa forward with a full turn end
with a salsa back – hop together and repeat on
the other side.
1:13 - Knee lift and march 3x, knee lift on the
other side and march 3x repeat. Keep arms low
and use them to get the students familiar with
the pattern.
(1:45)
Emotion for this step = sensual.
1:23 – Keep the same step + add more intensity
and Hip Hop inspired arms. Arms up at shoulder
height - rotate fists down (elbows at 90
degrees).
1:34 – Keep the same step and arms + add
directional variation. Turn body to each side on
the knee up part of the step and travel laterally
on the 3x march – repeat.
1:45 – Pause and shimmy the shoulders with the
music. Take time to cue the next movement. –
Salsa L/R.
B
4x
4x
1:55 – Keep Salsa L/R + add brush your hair
arms.
Same as Part B above, on the other lead
leg.
4x
4x
Same as Part C above (on the other lead
leg).
2:06 – Salsa 2 Step Travel
C
(2:06)
D
(2:27)
8
2:17 – Keep the Salsa 2 Step Travel + add fitness
variation: Knee lift at the end of each step and
arms at chest level – cross in front of the chest
and then tuck under the knee – repeat.
- Salsa F/B x3 – salsa forward with a full turn end
with a salsa back – hop together and repeat on
the other side.
Emotion: Light, upbeat, dance.
4x
4x
1st Set dance and light.
2nd Set is strong and fitness feel.
Emotion for this step = sensual.
***The next step in the choreography
is a challenge for students to follow
the first time. You may want to turn
and face away from your students
during this Chorus, to help your
students with the next step. Or you
can teach if facing your students –
your choice.
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Salsa Grapevine inspired travel – Step R with
your R leg, cross over front, step R with R leg,
cross over back, step R with R leg, feet together
(+add a clap to signal the students when to end)
Repeat on the other side. Total of 8.
F
8x
(2:49)
D
(3:10)
F
(3:30)
Salsa F/B x3 – salsa forward with a full turn end
with a salsa back – hop together and repeat on
the other side.
Salsa Grapevine inspired travel – to the end of
the song
*** This step is a challenge for
students to learn. Adding the clap
will help them make sense of one side
and the other. Step clean and clear
so they can follow you easily. Be
prepared for them to struggle at first.
That is OK. We have lots of
repetitions, lots of opportunity to
“get it”. Your students should start to
look better doing this step by the end
of the song.
Same as D above.
5x
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EL TAXI | OSMANI GARCIA| DANCEHALL | ITUNES | 5:24
CHOREOGRAPHY BY ZIN™ MEMBER DEANDRA BALLARD –
FACEBOOK – DEANDRA MARIE BALLARD
INSTAGRAM – DEANDRABALLARD
YOUTUBE – ZUMBA WITH DEANDRA
MODIFICATIONS TO THIS CHOREOGRAPHY WERE MADE BY ZUMBA® EDUCATION SPECIALIST BARBARA KLONTZ
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THIS IS ORIGONAL CHOREOGRAPHY.
SONG PART
A
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPETITIONS
NOTES
Cool March for Intro
(0:00)
B
SSD Knee Lifts - Teaching moment. Cue the SSD
pattern until Part B Officially starts at 0:30. Continue
the step
(0:20)
C
(0:40)
D
(0:50)
E
(1:18)
Touch foot to the side quick, quick, slow (on the slow
drag the foot in) – repeat on the other side. Any
arms that suit you.
BEEP BEEP – Reach out one hand at a time and
then pull them down and over your head for a
body roll. (Man singing)
(Women singing Yo Yo)Shift you weight and
bounce side to side DSS (Double, single, single) 4
x
(Man singing) Hands out and body roll 2 x
(Women singing Yo Yo) Shift your weight DSS 4 x
(Man singing) Hands out and body roll 2 x
(Women singing) Shift your weight DSS 4x
Put hands up for reggaeton destroza step (4
hips) to the side – clap – 4 reggaeton destroza
hips to the other side – clap.
Then open hands/arms diagonally to the side
(African style dance) – contract to the center –
open arms diagonally to the other side (African
style) – contract – repeat 2 more times.
Reggaeton Bounce SSD.
4x
(teaching)
4x
(dancing)
4x
4x
(1:28)
B
SSD Knee lifts – dancehall cool style.
Cool – slightly sensual performance.
Emotion for this step = Up beat and fun.
12 x
F
Emotion: Light, upbeat, dance.
*This step goes for a long time. This is
your chance to engage your students.
Have them dance on their own.
Go out and dance with them.
Stylize this step.
Use the time to your advantage.
4x
(1:57)
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C
QQS leg to the side with a slide.
(2:08)
D
(2:18)
E
(2:48)
12 x
(2:56)
(3:27)
E
(3:36)
D
(3:46)
11
Cool – slightly sensual performance.
Emotion for this step = Up beat and fun.
(The BEEP BEEP is missing) Pause then – Reach
out one hand at a time and then pull them down
and over your head for a body roll.
Shift you weight and bounce side to side DSS
(Double, single, single) 4 x
Hands out and body roll 2 x
Shift your weight DSS 4 x
Hands out and body roll 2 x
Shift your weight DSS 4x
Put hands up for reggaeton destroza step (4
hips) to the side – clap – 4 reggaeton destroza
hips to the other side – clap.
Then open hands/arms diagonally to the side
(African style dance) – contract to the center –
open arms diagonally to the other side (African
style) – contract – repeat 2 more times.
Reggaeton Bounce SSD
F
G
4x
*This step goes for a long time. This is
your chance to engage your students.
Have them dance on their own.
Go out and dance with them.
Stylize this step.
Use the time to your advantage.
Bhangra hop step to the side (same step as Hai
Ni Hai from ZIN 57) Move to the Left 4 counts.
Then step with the Right side – step together –
step to the left.
Bhangara hop step to the Right side 4 counts.
Step to the Left – step together – step to the
Right.
Put hands up for reggaeton destroza step (4
hips) to the side – clap – 4 reggaeton destroza
hips to the other side – clap.
Then open hands/arms diagonally to the side
(African style dance) – contract to the center –
open arms diagonally to the other side (African
style) – contract – repeat 2 more times.
BEEP BEEP – Reach out one hand at a time and
then pull them down and over your head for a
body roll. (Man singing)
(Women singing Yo Yo)Shift you weight and
bounce side to side DSS (Double, single, single) 4
x
(Man singing) Hands out and body roll 2 x
(Women singing Yo Yo) Shift your weight DSS 4 x
(Man singing) Hands out and body roll 2 x
(Women singing) Shift your weight DSS 4x
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E
(4:14)
C
Put hands up for reggaeton destroza step (4
hips) to the side – clap – 4 reggaeton destroza
hips to the other side – clap.
Then open hands/arms diagonally to the side
(African style dance) – contract to the center –
open arms diagonally to the other side (African
style) – contract – repeat 2 more times.
QQS leg to the side with a slide.
(4:25)
G
(4:40)
E
(4:50)
G
(5:00)
Ea
(5:10)
6x
Cool – slightly sensual performance.
Bhangra hop step to the side (same step as Hai
Ni Hai from ZIN 57) Move to the Left 4 counts.
Then step with the Right side – step together –
step to the left.
Bhangara hop step to the Right side 4 counts.
Step to the Left – step together – step to the
Right.
Put hands up for reggaeton destroza step (4
hips) to the side – clap – 4 reggaeton destroza
hips to the other side – clap.
Then open hands/arms diagonally to the side
(African style dance) – contract to the center –
open arms diagonally to the other side (African
style) – contract – repeat 2 more times.
Bhangra hop step to the side (same step as Hai
Ni Hai from ZIN 57) Move to the Left 4 counts.
Then step with the Right side – step together –
step to the left.
Bhangara hop step to the Right side 4 counts.
Step to the Left – step together – step to the
Right.
Part E Modified.
Reggaeton Destroza 4 counts – raise hand up,
pull it down the body and whine.
Repeat on the other side.
End with a whine.
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BACK IT UP | PRINCE ROYCE | POP| ITUNES| 3:21
ORIGINAL CHOREOGRAPHY BY ZUMBA® EDUCATION SPECIALIST BARBARA KLONTZ |
SONG PART
CHOREOGRAPHY
A
Use the long intro to separate the class into a battle.
REPETITIONS
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NOTES
(0:00)
B
(0:18)
C
2 Steps to the side (style as you wish) end in a full
turn (4 counts).
2 Steps to the other side (mapale chest pop on Oh
my gosh) – end in a full turn (4 counts.)
Repeat
SSD knee lifts.
4x
(0:36)
D
(0:46)
B
Slide to the side salsa back (alternating R/L)x 4
Funky squat with arm sweep down to the ground and
up. 4 x
Turn around – 8 counts – take it slow – listen to the
music.
Funky squat with arm sweep down to the ground and
up. 4 x
Repeat part B from above.
(1:04)
C
Repeat part C
(1:23)
D
(1:32)
Ea
(2:00)
Ea
8x
(2:18)
F
(2:28)
13
Squat (pulse it low 2 count) come up and circle the
booty 2 x – repeat.
***Make this version more dancey. Hip
pops with the knee lift. Very fun and
dancehall.
4x
Squat with alternating knee lifts on the way up.
(2:09)
Eb
4x
8x
Squat (pulse it low 2 count) come up and circle the
booty 2 x – repeat.
BE SEXY – it’s all REAL Girl!
*Option - add a body roll to the double
knee.
Lots of attitude with the body and face
during the squats.
*This is the first time doing this part of
the song. Keep the squats at a medium
depth and no moving forward or back
yet.
2x
Repeat Part D –
Move forward on the salsa step and “Back it Up” on
the squat.
Turn around – and hold this set of squats in one place
– but take them LOW (hands brush the ground).
Squat with alternating knee lifts on the way up.
(1:50)
Eb
2x
*Hands for the chest pop are at chest
height, close to the body. Palms up,
palms down, palms up.
***Make this version FITNESS. Work it.
Squat with power and lift the knee with
strength.
4x
Slow squat down and sweep one hand - touch the
floor(slow version of the squat in the chorus).
Slow squat down and sweep the other hand – touch
the floor.
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D
(2:39)
Raise both hands overhead – squat down – touch the
floor – and slowly up.
Raise both hands overhead (one at a time) and pump
it with the music to “Back, Back, Back it up”.
Repeat Part D –
Move forward on the salsa step and “Back it Up” on
the squat.
Turn around – and hold this set of squats in one place
– but take them LOW (hands brush the ground).
2x
Notes/Modifications/Changes:
APRETAILO AL PICKUP | ZIN | CUMBIA | ZIN 57 LIVE | 3:35
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CHOREOGRAPHY ALTERED BY ZUMBA® EDUCATION SPECIALIST BARBARA KLONTZ | [email protected]
CHOREOGRAPHY TAKEN AND ALTERED FROM ZIN 57 LIVE. THIS SONG HAS A LOT GOING ON IN A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME. THIS
CHOREOGRAPHY WAS SIMPLIFIED & MUSCLE TONING WAS ADDED.
SONG PART
A
CHOREOGRAPHY
Cumbia 2 step (stomp in place and clap)
(0:00)
B
(0:12)
C
(0:28)
D
(0:36)
E
Cumbia F/B x4 – Cumiba Stomp x4 – Repeat on the
other side.
Do it again and move forward on the Cumbia F/B and
move back on the Cumbia Stomp.
Knee lift with hip push L/F, Cumiba F/B on L x4,
Repeat on the other side
Body Roll, chest pop x2, repeat.
Same on the other side.
End facing your students.
(0:55)
C
(1:11)
E
Cumbia Sleepy Leg step 4 count – turn 4 count – hold
in place 4 count – lunge forward 4 count.
Repeat on the other side.
Knee lift with hip push L/F, Cumiba F/B on L x4,
Repeat on the other side
(1:30)
B
(1:47)
4x
2x
2x
Emotion = engagement! Engage your
students!
Emotion = FUN
Similar to ZIN 57 – chest pop is new.
Strong emotional body language!
(strength)
Similar to ZIN 57 – Simplified the
choreography & made it higher intensity.
***Lots of physical and emotional energy
– very intense step – then lighten up the
energy on the next step.
Similar to ZIN 57 – Simplified the Choreo.
2x
2x
Same as ZIN 57 LIve
Similar to ZIN 57 – Simplified the
choreography & made it higher intensity.
1x
*** NOTE: Optional Addition – You can add a turn to
the stomp moving backward to the last 4 repetitions
if you would like.
Emotion = Party!
Same as ZIN 57 Live
Stomp out L, stomp out R, slow jacks x4, quick jacks,
shake the booty, jump to end with feet together.
Cumbia Sleepy Leg step 4 count – turn 4 count – hold
in place 4 count – lunge forward 4 count.
Repeat on the other side.
Cumbia F/B moving forward x 4 – Cumbia 2 step
stomp moving back x 4 – repeat other side.
NOTES
Same as ZIN 57 Live
1x
(1:20)
F
Until Part
B
Stomp out L, stomp out R, slow jacks x4, quick jacks,
shake the booty, jump to end with feet together.
(0:45)
F
REPETITIONS
***Lots of physical and emotional energy
– very intense step – then lighten up the
energy on the next step.
Similar to ZIN 57 – Simplified the Choreo.
2x
***Do this like a battle – either both
sides moving up and back together, or
one side moving and and then the other
moving up to “BATTLE” each other.
8x
Emotion = engagement! Engage your
students!
BATTLE !!!!!
***We are losing one part of the choreo
from ZIN 57 Live. At 2:03 the DVD does a
Cumbia 2 step stomp side travel with turn
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C
(2:22)
F
(2:30)
E
Knee lift with hip push L/F, Cumiba F/B on L x4,
Repeat on the other side
Cumbia Sleepy Leg step 4 count – turn 4 count – hold
in place 4 count – lunge forward 4 count.
Repeat on the other side.
Stomp out L, stomp out R, slow jacks x4, quick jacks,
shake the booty, jump to end with feet together.
(2:57)
F
(3:05)
E
Knee lift with hip push L/F, Cumiba F/B on L x4,
Repeat on the other side
Cumbia Sleepy Leg step 4 count – turn 4 count – hold
in place 4 count – lunge forward 4 count.
Repeat on the other side.
Stomp out L, stomp out R, slow jacks x4, quick jacks,
shake the booty, jump to end with feet together.
Similar to ZIN 57 – Simplified the
choreography & made it higher intensity.
2x
Strong stance hands Down and Up.
(4:06)
***Lots of physical and emotional energy
– very intense step – then lighten up the
energy on the next step.
Same as ZIN 57 LIve
Similar to ZIN 57 – Simplified the Choreo.
2x
Similar to ZIN 57 – Simplified the
choreography & made it higher intensity
2x
(3:22)
B
Similar to ZIN 57 – Simplified the Choreo.
2x
2x
(2:47)
C
2x
and repeat. We are going to lose this in
favor of continuing the “BATTLE” and
simplicity sake.
Same as ZIN 57 LIve
1x
***Lots of physical and emotional energy
– very intense step – then lighten up the
energy on the next step..
END!
Notes/Modifications/Changes:
HAI NI HAI | ZIN™ | BHANGARA | ZIN™ 57 LIVE| 3:53
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CHOREOGRAPHY ALTERED BY ZUMBA® EDUCATION SPECIALIST BARBARA KLONTZ | [email protected]
ZIN™ 57 LIVE CHOREOGARPHY WAS ALTERED FOR SIMPLICITY.
SONG PART
A
(0:00)
B
(0:26)
C
CHOREOGRAPHY
Single double hop L/R – 2 in the center x4
Keep the step and add the arms. Pretty hands near
the legs for the single hops and raise the arms up
over the head and down on the double (these last
arms are the same as the ZIN 57 Live).
Bhangara step hop side x4, hold x4 and raise hands
over the head with flourish hands. Repeat to the
other side.
Circle Hips x 3 – arms to the side and hip drop L/R.
End with shoulder shimmies.
(0:37)
D
(0:43)
E
(0:54)
A
(1:03)
B
(1:15)
C
Clap to the side once then lift the arm diagonally
over the head 3 counts. Repeat total of 4.
The same on the other side.
2 Alternating Hamstring curls then travel to side and
repeat to the other side.
Single double hop L/R – 2 in the center – hands raise
up in the middle.
REPETITIONS
8x
2x
NOTES
Arms on the double hop are the only
keepers from ZIN 57 Live in this piece of
choreo.
Same as ZIN 57 Live
Same as ZIN 57 Live
1x
*Note – shoulder shimmies are with the
shoulders not the breasts.
Same as ZIN 57 Live
2x
4x
Hold hands out palms to class waist high.
4x
Bhangara step hop side x 4, hold x4 and raise hands
over the head with flourish hands.
 Stick ‘em up hands and Bhangara knee lift
(up and over) 2x.
Bhangara step hop to the other side x4, hold x 4 and
raise hands over the head with flourish hands.
(1:22)Stop and stick ‘em up hands and Bhangara
knee lift up and over 4x.
(1:34)Arms go straight out to the side and 2 hip
bumps (*** with the music).
Shoulder Shimmies until next part of the song.
Similar as ZIN 57 LIVE with simplification
modification.
Clap to the side once then lift the arm diagonally
over the head 3 counts. Repeat total of 4x.
Continue the move but add a knee lift on the clap to
add ab work to the step. (clapping to the Left – life
the Left Knee on each clap).
(*Just one side)
(1:35)
D
(1:38)
E
(1:48)
B
(1:59)
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2 Alternating Hamstring curls then travel to side and
repeat to the other side.
Bhangara step hop side x 4, hold x4 and raise hands
over the head with flourish hands.
 Stick ‘em up hands and Bhangara knee lift
(up and over) 2x.
Bhangara step hop to the other side x4, hold x 4 and
8x
4x
Similar as ZIN 57 LIVE with simplification
modification.
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C
raise hands over the head with flourish hands.
Stop and stick ‘em up hands and Bhangara knee
lift up and over 4x.
(2:18)Arms go straight out to the side and 2 hip
bumps (*** with the music).
Shoulder Shimmies until next part of the song.
(2:19)
D
(2:22)
E
(2:32)
A
(2:42)
B
(3:04)
C
Clap to the other side once then lift the arm
diagonally over the head 3 counts. Repeat total of
4x.
Continue the move but add a knee lift on the clap to
add ab work to the step. (clapping to the Left – life
the Left Knee on each clap).
(*Just one side)
8x
2 Alternating Hamstring curls then travel to side and
repeat to the other side.
4x
Single double hop L/R – 2 in the center – hands raise
up in the middle. 4x in center.
- 4x – Face the 4 walls.
4x
4x
Bhangara step hop side x 4, hold x4 and raise hands
over the head with flourish hands.
 Stick ‘em up hands and Bhangara knee lift
(up and over) 2x.
(3:12) Bhangara step hop to the other side x4, hold x
4 and raise hands over the head with flourish hands.
Stop and stick ‘em up hands and Bhangara knee
lift up and over 4x.
(3:23)Arms go straight out to the side and 2 hip
bumps (*** with the music).
Shoulder Shimmies until next part of the song.
(3:24)
D
(3:27)
E
(2:32)
Clap to the other side once then lift the arm
diagonally over the head 3 counts. Repeat total of
4x.
Repeat to the other side.
4x
4x
2 Alternating Hamstring curls then travel to side and
repeat to the other side.
4x
Notes/Modifications/Changes:
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DARTE UN BESO | ZIN™/PRINCE ROYCE | SALSA Y TROPICAL | ZIN™ MEGAMIX 39 &
ITUNES| 3:27
CHOREOGRAPHY ALTERED BY ZUMBA® EDUCATION SPECIALIST BARBARA KLONTZ |
ORIGINAL CHOREOGRAPHY BY ZJ CATHERINE CHIEMELU
SONG PART
A
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPETITIONS
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NOTES
Sway side to side for the intro.
(0:00)
B
(0:17)
Grapevine –end it in a sway and hold and sway 2
more (total 8 counts). Repeat on the other side.
4x
Side to side Bachata with partner dancing arms (each
bachata 4 counts)
C
D
(0:44)
E
(0:58)
B
March 3 (turning to face the side of the room) tap
with Bachata hip. Repeat on the other side. This is
like a Bachata step in place with a ¼ turn.
Walk forward with side to side Merengue arms. Hold
Left arm up and Bachata to the Left. Walk back with
Merengue side to side arms. Hold Right arm up and
Bachata to the Right.
Continue making a square with the whole pattern.
***On sets 3 and 4 – blow kisses when walking
forward.
Repeat Part B.
(1:25)
C
(1:32)
D
*** One repetitions 9 – 16 – Lift the knee on the hip
bump.
Repeat Part D.
Repeat Part E.
(2:13)
F
(2:27)
E
Sway – take a breath – walk around and connect with
students – this is your last moment in the cooldown
before the stretch song with them.
Repeat Part E.
(2:43)
A
19
8x
***Cueing Tip – the next move is
standing in place and turning the body.
So turn the body to face the side on the
last bachata hip to set up the transition
to the next step.
One hand over the head on hand in front
of the waist. Like the arms we teach for
Bellydance in Basic 2.
4 x (sets)
2x
Repeat Part C.
(2:00)
E
Tighten up the body language. Give
professional partner dancing stiff body
language with bachata hips.
8x
(0:30)
Soft swaying arms and energy.
16 x
8x
2 x (sets)
* Blow kisses whenever you like (Lyrics
“Darte un beso”).
4 x (sets)
Sway to the end.
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(3:12)
Notes/Modifications/Changes:
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CLOSE YOUR EYES | MEGHAN TRAINOR | POP | ITUNES| 3:42
ORIGINAL CHOREOGRAPHY BY ZUMBA® EDUCATION SPECIALIST BARBARA KLONTZ |
ZIN™ 57 LIVE CHOREOGARPHY WAS ALTERED FOR SIMPLICITY.
SONG PART
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPETITIONS
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NOTES
A
(0:05)
Notes/Modifications/Changes:
Cool Down and Warm Up Choreo to Come. Trying to write the
notes in a way that makes sense.
Barb
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