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Pata Pata

Count:16, Wall:2

Level: Absolute Beginner

Choreographed: Warren Duffield (UK) & Alison Wixley (UK) - January 2024

Music: : Pata Pata - Ed McBain


Intro 16 counts)

Step clap to each side, four heels (syncopated)
1,-2 Step Rf to R side, tap Lf next to R (clap)
3-4 Step Lf to L side, tap Rf next to L (clap)
5&T ouch R heel diagonally in front, replace Rf next to Lf
6& Touch L heel diagonally in front, replace Lf next to Rf
7& Touch R heel diagonally in front, replace Rf next to Lf
8& Touch L heel diagonally in front, replace Lf next to Rf

Walk forward, 2 x Paddle turns to face 6 o'clock
9-12 Walk forward R, L, R, close Lf next to Rf
13-16 Step Right 1/4 paddle turn, Step Right 1/4 paddle turn