Daily tip · Published November 6, 2026
Feel the rhythm with the Traveling Bota Fogos Back
Imagine gliding across the dance floor, your movements echoing the vibrant spirit of the Samba. The Traveling Bota Fogos Back is a lively figure that captures the essence of this energetic Latin...
Imagine gliding across the dance floor, your movements echoing the vibrant spirit of the Samba. The Traveling Bota Fogos Back is a lively figure that captures the essence of this energetic Latin dance. At the Bronze 1 level, dancers begin to navigate this figure with a sense of rhythm and connection to the music.
Focused practice allows dancers to embrace the nuances of this step, adding flair and dynamic quality to their performance. It's all about finding your groove and letting the Samba pulse through you. Discover a studio on Floorcraft to learn this exciting figure and ignite your passion for dance.
The step chart
Here is how this figure is danced. Each row is one step, and the columns break down the feet, the timing and the movement. Switch between a step by step view and the full chart with the buttons above the chart.
Technique
Commence: Commence in Closed Position. Use Bounce action
Man
12| Step | Count | Foot position | Footwork | Alignment | Turn | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Right foot back | Ball of foot, flat | Backing diagonally to wall | No turn | Weight change |
| 2 | a | Left foot to side without weight | I/E of toe (Pressure) | Left foot backing diagonally to centre. Body backing line of dance | 1/4 to left over 2 & 3 | Retain tone in arms |
| 3 | 2 | Take minimal weight to Left foot and replace to Right foot | Ball of foot, flat | Backing diagonally to centre | – | Weight change |
| 4 | 1 | Left foot back in contrary body movement position | Ball of foot, flat | Backing diagonally to centre | No turn | Weight change |
| 5 | a | Right foot to side without weight | I/E of toe (Pressure) | Right foot backing diagonally to wall. Body backing line of dance | 1/4 to right over 5 & 6 | Retain tone in arms |
| 6 | 2 | Take minimal weight to Right foot and replace weight to Left foot | Ball of foot, flat | Backing diagonally to wall | – | Weight change |
| 7 | 1 | Right foot back in contrary body movement position | Ball of foot, flat | Backing line of dance | 1/8 to left | Weight change |
| 8 | a | Left foot to side without weight | I/E of toe (Pressure) | Left foot pointing diagonally to wall. Body backing centre | 3/8 to left over 8 & 9 | Retain tone in arms |
| 9 | 2 | Take minimal weight to Left foot and replace weight to Right foot | Ball of foot, flat | Backing diagonally to centre against line of dance | – | Weight change |
| 10 | 1 | Left foot back in contrary body movement position | Ball of foot, flat | Against line of dance | 1/8 to left | Weight change |
| 11 | a | Right foot back without weight. Toe turned out | I/E of toe (Pressure) | Against line of dance | No turn | With R hand commence to turn Lady to promenade position |
| 12 | 2 | Take minimal weight to Right foot and replace weight to Left foot in promenade position | Ball of foot, flat | Left foot pointing to line of dance | Slight body turn to left | Continue to turn Lady to promenade position |
Lady
12| Step | Count | Foot position | Footwork | Alignment | Turn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Left foot forward | Ball of foot, flat | Facing diagonally to wall | No turn |
| 2 | a | Right foot to side without weight | I/E of toe (Pressure) | Toe pointing diagonally to wall. Body facing line of dance | 1/4 to left over 2 & 3 |
| 3 | 2 | Take minimal weight to Right foot and replace weight to Left foot | Ball of foot, flat | Facing diagonally to centre | – |
| 4 | 1 | Right foot forward in contrary body movement position, outside partner | Ball of foot, flat | Facing diagonally to centre | No turn |
| 5 | a | Left foot to side without weight | I/E of toe (Pressure) | Toe pointing diagonally to centre. Body facing line of dance | 1/4 to right over 5 & 6 |
| 6 | 2 | Take minimal weight to Left foot and replace weight to Right foot | Ball of foot, flat | Facing diagonally to wall | – |
| 7 | 1 | Left foot forward in contrary body movement position, outside partner on L side | Ball of foot, flat | Facing line of dance | 1/8 to left |
| 8 | a | Right foot to side without weight | I/E of toe (Pressure) | Facing centre | 3/8 to left over 8 & 9 |
| 9 | 2 | Take minimal weight to Right foot and replace weight to Left foot | Ball of foot, flat | Facing diagonally to centre against line of dance | – |
| 10 | 1 | Right foot forward in contrary body movement position, outside partner | Ball of foot, flat | Facing against line of dance | 1/8 to left |
| 11 | a | Left foot to side without weight | I/E of toe (Pressure) | Toe pointing diagonally to centre against line of dance. Body facing centre | 1/2 to right over 11 & 12. Body turns slightly less |
| 12 | 2 | Take minimal weight to Left foot and replace weight to Right foot in promenade position | Ball of foot, flat | Right foot pointing to line of dance | – |
Notes
- Printed grade: (A,L&F).
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