Mambo #5 - New Orleans Style

Choreographer: Johnnie Simoneaux (Feb 08)

Step Sheet

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STEP, STEP, LEFT SWING, RIGHT SWING
1-2 Step left foot forward, step right foot forward

3-4 Swing left foot front then circle it back

5-6 Swing right foot back then front

7-8 Swing right foot back, unwind yourself to the right to front

SWAY RIGHT, SWAY LEFT
1-2 Step right foot back on an angle, return

3-4 Step left foot back on an angle, return

MAMBO STEPS
1-2 Step forward with left foot touching slightly in front of right, step right foot in place, return left

3-4 Step backward with right foot touching slightly behind left, step left foot in place, return right

5-6 Turning ¼ turn left, step forward with left foot touching slightly in front of right, step right foot in place, return left foot

7-8 Step backward with right foot touching slightly behind left, step left foot in place, return right

COOL DADDY
1-2 Step out with left foot, cross right foot over left

3-4 Step out with left foot, step right foot next to right

5-6 Step out with right foot, cross left foot over right

7-9 Step out with right foot, step left foot next to right

Snap fingers with each step

SHOULDER SHIMMY, JAZZ BOX
1-2 Cross right foot over left, step back with left foot

3-4 Step right foot to right side, bring left foot next to right

1-2 Turning ¼ turn left, cross right foot over left, step back with left foot

3-4 Step right foot to sides, bring left foot next to right

Shimmy shoulders while making the jazz boxes

Music

About the Choreographer

Johnnie Simoneaux (Feb 08)

Johnnie Simoneaux, born on February 8th, is a dynamic performer with a passion for dance that shines through in every step. With one captivating dance featured in our archive, Johnnie's talent brings an infectious energy that inspires audiences and fellow dancers alike.

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