Contracorpo (counter-body)

kizomba
Level 3
60–110 BPM
Both
8 beats

A counter-body figure where the torso rotates opposite to the stepping foot over counts 1-3, resolving on 4. Adds upper-body articulation to the basic walk.

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Cues

Lead and follow cues

Lead

English

{{move_name}}, torso rotates opposite to the stepping foot on 1-3, resolve on 4.

Español

{{move_name}}, el torso rota opuesto al pie que pisa en 1 a 3, resuelve en 4.

English

{{move_name}}, match the lead's torso-vs-foot opposition on 1-3, resolve on 4.

Español

{{move_name}}, sigue la oposición torso-vs-pie del lead en 1 a 3, resuelve en 4.