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The 'Mambo' hails from Cuba and is characterized by spicy
rhythms, playful interactions and latin-style hip motion. A
unique feature of the Mambo is that the dancer holds 1 beat
in every measure. Most of the movements emphasize the
measure's 2nd beat, suggestive of the Clave rhythm which
is fundamental to Mambo music. The Mambo features fast
kicks, quick twists and spins and challenging break actions
combined with the pulsating energetic rhythm of the music.
Lady's Part
* Start with feet together; count 5-6-7; on 8, shift your
weight to your left foot (LF);
* Take a small step forward with your right foot (RF) on 1;
* Take a slightly larger step forward with your LF on 2;
* Replace your weight onto your RF on the 3, roughly where
it was on the 1;
* Take a larger step backward with your LF during 4,
landing on a spot past your RF on 5;
* Step backward with your RF on 6;
* Replace your weight onto your LF on 7;
* Take a larger step forward with your RF during 8,
landing on the same spot you started with on 1;
* Repeat entire measure and continue dancing it.
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Gentleman's Part
* Start with feet together, count 5-6-7; on 8, shift your weight to your right foot (RF);
* Take a small step back with your left foot (LF) on 1;
* Take a slightly larger step back with your RF on 2;
* Replace your weight onto your LF on 3, roughly where it was on the 1;
* Take a larger step forward with your RF during 4, landing on a spot past your LF on 5;
* Step forward with your LF on 6;
* Replace your weight onto your RF on 7;
* Take a larger step backward with your LF during 8,
landing on the same spot you started with on 1;
* Repeat entire measure and continue dancing it.
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