HOUSE OF BAMBOO
Choreographer: Irene Groundwater
Demo Video
Step Sheet
MAMBO STEPS
1-2-3-4Right forward, replace left, close right to left, hold
5-6-7-8Left back, replace right, close left to right, hold
Option - use Cuban motion on mambo steps
FORWARD, CLOSE, FORWARD, HOLD
9-10Right forward, close left to right
11-12Right forward, hold
Option: count 10 - left locks behind right
FORWARD, PIVOT ½ TURN RIGHT, FORWARD, HOLD
13-14Left forward, pivot ½ turn right transferring weight to right
15-16Left forward, hold
SIDE, CLOSE, SIDE, HOLD
17-18Side step right, close left to right
19-20Side step right, hold
CROSS, REPLACE, ¼ TURN LEFT, HOLD
21-22Cross left over right, replace left
23-24Step left to left side making ¼ turn left, hold
PIVOT ¼ TURN LEFT, CLOSE, BACK, HOLD
25-26Side step right pivoting ¼ turn left on left ball, close left to right
27-28Right back, hold
Option - on count 27 - snap fingers on both hands to the right side of body
DIAGONALLY BACK, HOLD, TOUCH TOE BACK, HOLD
29-30Left diagonal, back, hold
31-32Point right toe back, hold
Option: on count 29 - snap fingers on both hands to the left side of the body
Option: on count 31 - snap fingers of both hands behind body on right side
REPEAT
TAG
After the 12th dance pattern, dance (mambo steps) counts 1 to 8 shown above.
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Music
About the Choreographer
Irene Groundwater is a celebrated line dance choreographer renowned for her innovative choreography, with an impressive catalog of 104 dances that have left a lasting impact on the dance community. Her unique blend of creativity and passion not only inspires dancers around the globe but also enriches the art of line dancing, making it accessible and enjoyable for all.
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