Learn basic Samba, criss cross bota fogos and voltas, for fun at home

Joanna & James guide you through learning the criss cross in the samba - the famous combination of bota fogos and voltas danced in a shadow counter position with each other. The complete breakdown for leader and follower and top tips to fit it together, shown with correct speed music too.

[@davidmiller4078]

I love your work i really like samba and chc cha cha probally because of the music keep it up you two

[@fungjimmy6260]

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[@vivaladance]

You are very welcome!

[@fnleong90]

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[@charlessmith263]

Is it all right during the Criss Cross Voltas (1a2a3a4, 5a6a7a8) for the leader to lead the UAT on the 4 count into the second part of the Criss Cross on the follower, or is it going to be too early for the lead?

[@vivaladance]

Hi Charles, In our view, it is, although in reality there is very little turn to initiate and it is led through shaping by creating a sense of space for the follower to choose to dance into. Equally you could delay that for up to two counts which creates a more dynamic and faster turn. We hope that helps.