MAMBO Level 2
MB 205 Technique and Characteristics
Each figure has a staccato, rocking appearance and then a pause as though you are catching your breath before the next figure. Given the speed, the hip action is less pronounced.
Footwork ~ Edge/Flat
Take each step on the inside edge of the foot early in the beat, then shift weight to the flat at the end of the beat and straighten the leg. Taking weight and flexing the off knee draws the supporting hip in the direction of the step, so the appearance is that of stepping with the foot and then the hip. The timing would be something like "&/1" — "edge/flat." Count: &1, &2, &3, pause; but count fast.
DEMO
Easy entry-level without SCALLOPS or PATTY CAKE TAPS.
Armography
Fling out the arms in a jerky horizontal movement.
The following with Ph.4 moves is NOT an entry-level dance and is out of focus,
but it is a good example of the fun arm styling.
Blame it on the Bossa Nova
"Mambo with Allison"
cues: Dan Drumheller source: Snow Jade Bunch channel
Blame it on the Bossa Nova
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