Mama Don't Dance

Choreographer: Doug and Jackie Miranda

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This can either be danced as a high beginner or low intermediate dance; please refer to variations

SET 1 - SIDE TOE STRUTS TO RIGHT SIDE; SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS, HOLD
1-4 Touch R toe to R side, step down on R heel, cross step L toe over R, step L heel down

5-8 Rock R to R side, recover on L, cross R over L, hold

SET 2 - SIDE TOE STRUTS TO LEFT SIDE; SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, CROSS, HOLD
1-4 Touch L toe to L side, step down on L heel, cross step R toe over L, step R heel down

5-8 Rock L to L side, recover on R, cross L over R, hold

SET 3 - SIDE MAMBO TO RIGHT, SIDE MAMBO TO LEFT
1-4 Rock R to R side, recover on L, step R next to L, hold

5-8 Rock L to L side, recover on R, step L next to R, hold

*(Step variations for Set 3: ½ Turn Monterey 2X; Step Forward, ½ Turn, Hold; Step Forward, ½ Turn, Hold
1-2 Touch R toe to R side, pivot on ball of L and turn ½ turn R as you swing R around and step R next to L with weight on R

3-4 Touch L toe to L side, step L next to R (weight on L)

5-8 Repeat steps 1-4 above)

SET 4 - MAMBOFORWARD, MAMBO BACK
1-4 Rock forward on R, recover back on L, step R next to L, hold

5-8 Rock back on L, recover forward on R, step L next to R, hold

*(Step variations for Set 4: Step Forward, ½ Turn Left, Step Forward, Hold; Step Forward, ½ Turn Right, Step Forward, Hold
1-4 Step forward on R, turn ½ turn L transferring weight to L, step forward on R, hold (weight on R)

5-8 Step forward on L, turn ½ turn R transferring weight to R, step forward on L, hold (weight on L)

SET 5 - DIAGONAL STEPS FORWARD WITH HOLDS; STEPS BACK WITH HOLDS
1-4 Step forward on R at R diagonal, hold; step forward on L at L diagonal, hold (for styling, raise arms and swing them R and L snapping fingers on hold counts 2 & 4)

5-8 Step back on R, hold; step back on L next to R, hold (for styling, lower arms swinging them R and L, snapping fingers on hold counts 6 & 8)

SET 6 - STEP FORWARD, HOLD, ¼ TURN LEFT, HOLD, JAZZ BOX
1-4 Step forward on R, hold; turn ¼ turn L, hold (weight on L)

5-8 Jazz box stepping R over L, step back on L, step R to R side, step L next to R

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About the Choreographer

Doug and Jackie Miranda

Doug and Jackie Miranda are dynamic dance enthusiasts and talented choreographers known for their vibrant and inspiring routines. With four captivating dances featured in our archive, they continue to bring energy and joy to the dance community.

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