Her name was Rita Flores, I met her down in Matamores She was hotter than the Mexican sun The men star right, roll it once around tonight Left allemande and weave the ring Oh, she was one sweet chiquita, my Latina Lolita I knew then she had to be the one She never caught my lingo because I was a gringo She didn't understand a word I'd say
FIGURE Mainstream, corner progression
The heads (sides) promenade, half around the ring Come in andstar thru for me, California twirl Make a right hand starhalfway Veer left, as couples circulate I say You half tag, scoot back, find the corner swing Take her hand and all promenade He said, ah señorita, say ooh mas fina Why don't you love me, baby, por que?
MIDDLE BREAK Basic
Well four girls promenade, once around you travel Come on back and swing with José Join hands, make a ring, circle left around you travel Left allemande and weave the ring Oh, she was one sweet chiquita, my Latina Lolita I knew then she had to be the one She never caught my lingo because I was a gringo She didn't understand a word I'd say
CLOSER Basic
Well, four boys promenade, once around you travel Come home and swingLolita there, oooh Join hands, make a ring, circle left around you do Left allemande and weave the ring Oh, she was one sweet chiquita, your Latina Lolita You knew then she had to be the one She never caught your lingo because you were a gringo She didn't understand a word you'd say