Viva La Rumba

It is a rumba line dance to the song: "Save the Last Dance for Me", a popular song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman.

I love soap operas and this is suppose to be the story of the song.....
The song was said to be written on the day of Pomus' wedding. He was wheelchair-bound and watched his bride dancing with their guests. Pomus had polio and at times
used crutches to get around. His wife, however, was a Broadway actress and dancer. The song gives his perspective of telling his wife to have fun dancing, but reminds her who will be taking her home and "in whose arms you're gonna be.".Here's the lyrics:-


"Save The Last Dance For Me"

You can dance-every dance with the guy
Who gives you the eye,let him hold you tight
You can smile-every smile for the man
Who held your hand neath the pale moon light
But don't forget who's takin' you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin' save the last dance for me

Oh I know that the music's fine
Like sparklin' wine, go and have your fun
Laugh and sing, but while we're apart
Don't give your heart to anyone
But don't forget who's takin' you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin' save the last dance for me

Baby don't you know I love you so
Can't you feel it when we touch
I will never, never let you go
I love you oh so much

You can dance, go and carry on
Till the night is gone
And it's time to go
If he asks if you're all alone
Can he walk you home,you must tell him no
'Cause don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
Save the last dance for me

Oh I know that the music's fine
Like sparklin' wine, go and have your fun
Laugh and sing, but while we're apart
Don't give your heart to anyone

And don't forget who's takin' you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darling,save the last dance for me

So don't forget who's taking you home
Or in whose arms you're gonna be
So darling, Save the last dance for me

Oh baby won't you save the last dance for me
Oh baby won't you promise that you'll save,
The last dance for me
Save the last dance, the very last dance for me.







Viva La Rumba

Count:72 Wall: 4 Level: Intermediate - Rumba
Choreographer:
Ira Weisburd (USA) April 2012
Music: Viva Serve by Frank Galan


Introduction: 16 counts - Approximately 9.5 sec. Into song. - NO TAGS, NO RESTARTS !!

I DEDICATE THIS DANCE TO RINI DONKERS FROM THE NETHERLANDS FOR SUGGESTING THIS SONG !

Special Thanks to Juliet Lam for proofing the Step Sheet !!

PART I. (STEP FORWARD, HOLD; ROCK FORWARD, RECOVER; STEP BACK, HOLD; ROCK BACK, RECOVER)
1-2Step R forward, hold
3-4Step L forward, Recover back onto R
5-6Step L back, hold
7-8Step R back, Recover forward on L

PART II. (STEP FORWARD, HOLD; MAKE 1/4 PIVOT TURN TO R; WEAVE 3 WITH L OVER R, RONDE w/R)
1-2Step R forward, hold
3-4Step L forward, Pivot 1/4 turn on R to R to face (3:00)
5-8Step L across R, Step R to R, Step L behind R, Sweep R from front to back

PART III. (STEP R BACK, SWEEP L, ROCK BACK, RECOVER; STEP L FORWARD, HOLD; STEP FORWARD, LOCK)
1-2Step R back, Sweep L from front to back
3-4Rock back on L, Recover forward on R
5-6Step L (diagonally forward to L corner), hold (1:30)
7-8Step R Forward, Lock L behind R (1:30)

PART IV. (STEP R FORWARD, HOLD; STEP, LOCK; STEP L FORWARD, HOLD; ROCK FORWARD ON R, RECOVER BACK ON L)
1-2Step R forward (angle body to R corner), hold (3:00)
3-4Step L forward (angle body to L corner), Lock R behind L
5-6Step L forward, hold
7-8Rock forward on R, Recover back on L

PART V. (1/2 TURN R ON R, HOLD; STEP L FORWARD, LOCK, STEP, HOLD; PIVOT 1/2 TURN L)
1-2Make 1/2 turn R on R to face 9:00, hold and angle body to face R corner (10:30)
3-4Step L forward, Lock R behind L
5-6Step L forward, hold (9:00)
7-8Step R forward, Pivot 1/2 turn L on L (3:00)

PART VI. (STEP R TO R, HOLD; STEP L BEHIND, STEP R TO R; CROSS, HOLD; STEP R BACK, 1/2 TURN L ON L)
1-2Step R to R, hold
3-4Step L behind R, Step R to R
5-6Step L across R, hold
7-8Step R back, Make 1/2 turn L on L (9:00)

PART VII. (STEP R TO R, HOLD; STEP L BEHIND, STEP R TO R; CROSS, HOLD; STEP R BACK, STEP L TO L)
1-2Step R to R, hold
3-4Step L behind R, Step R to R
5-6Step L across R, hold
7-8Step R back, Step L to L

PART VIII. (R TWINKLE; L TWINKLE)
1-2Step R across L, hold
3-4Step L to L, Step-close R beside L
5-6Step L across R, hold
7-8Step R to R, Step-close L beside R

PART IX. (R HEEL GRIND STEP WITH 1/4 TURN R; ROCK R BACK, RECOVER FORWARD ON L) - 2 TIMES
1-2Touch R heel forward, turning R foot 1/4 to R with weight, Step L back (12:00)
3-4Rock back on R, Recover forward on L
5-6Touch R heel forward, turning R foot 1/4 R with weight, Step L back (3:00)
7-8Rock back on R, Recover forward on L

BEGIN DANCE. Dance goes through 4x. ENDING (on 12:00 wall): Part VI, VII, VIII, IX, VIII, IX, VIII, IX