Jamaican Mambo

Choreographer: Claudio Dacumos – Oct 2015

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Intro: 6 slow counts

Section 1: Forward mambo, back mambo, left side mambo, right side rock,r ecover, cross
1&2Rock forward onto left foot, recover back onto right foot, step back on left foot

3&4Rock back onto right foot, recover forward onto left foot, step forward on right foot

5&6Rock left foot to left side, recover onto right foot, step left foot next to right foot

7&8Rock right foot to right side, recover onto left foot, cross right foot in front of left foot

Section 2: Forward rumba steps, mambo ½ turn left, lock step forward
1&2Step left foot to left side, step right foot next to left, step left foot forward

3&4Step right foot to right side, step left foot next to right, step right foot forward

5&6Rock forward onto left foot, recover onto right foot, turn ½ left stepping forward on left foot

7&8Step right foot forward, step left foot slightly behind right foot, step right foot forward

Section 3: Left & right scissor steps, left chasse, ¼ right turning sailor step with cross
1&2Step left foot to left side, step right foot next to left, step left foot across in front right foot

3&4Step right foot to right side, step left foot next to right, step right foot across in front of left

5&6Step left foot to left side, step right foot next to left, step left foot to left side

7&8Cross right foot behind left foot, turn ¼ right stepping left foot to left side, step right foot across in front of left foot

Section 4: Rumba box, coaster step, lock step forward
1&2Step left foot to left side, step right foot next to left, step left foot forward

3&4Step right foot to right side, step left foot next to right, step right foot back

5&6Step left foot back, step right foot next to left, step left foot forward

7&8Step right foot forward, step left foot slightly behind right foot, step right foot forward

Restart: after 16 counts (end of section 2) during wall 2 and wall 5.
Both times you will be facing 3 o’clock when Restarting

For a dramatic ending: the music will end after 24 counts of wall 8. You will be facing 3 o’clock when ready to do the ¼ turning sailor step. Change it to a ¾ turn to end at 12 o’clock.

Contact: cch3@att.net

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About the Choreographer

Claudio Dacumos – Oct 2015

Claudio Dacumos is a dynamic artist known for his captivating performances and innovative choreography, with one remarkable dance piece featured in our archive since October 2015. His enthusiasm for movement and creativity continues to inspire audiences and fellow dancers alike.

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