Let It Be A Mambo

Choreographer: Forty Arroyo (Aug 2012)

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Dedicated to our QUEEN and Role Model of the LINE DANCE Community –
The Beautiful and Courageous, Mrs. Jo Thompson-Szymanski – you are always in our prayers.

Starts on vocals - NOTE: We’ve cut this track at 3:19 - the full length is over 5 minutes long.
Sequence: 64, 64, 64, 64, 32*, 64, 64, 64 – END FACING FRONT

[1-8] R & L MAMBOS
1-4Rock side R, Step L in place, Step R next to L, Hold

5-8Rock side L, Step R in place, Step L next to R, Hold

[9-16] COASTER STEPS FORWARD AND BACK
1-4Step forward on R, Step L next to R, Step back on R, Hold

5-8Step back on L, Step R next to L, Step forward on L, Hold

[17-24] HIP ROLLS WITH ¼ L, ROCKING CHAIR
1-2Rolling hips counter clockwise - Step ball of R slightly forward, Pivot 1/8 turn L - weight on L

3-4Repeat steps 1-2 of this section

5-6Rock R slightly forward, Recover on L

7-8Rock R slightly back, Recover on L (end at 9 o’clock)

[25-32] PRESS, HOLD, RECOVER, BALL, STEP, BALL, STEP, HOLD
1-3Press ball of R slightly forward, Hold, Recover on L

4-5Step ball of R slight back, Step L slightly forward – pushing off of R

6-8Step ball of R next to L, Step L slightly forward – pushing off of R, Hold

*RESTARTS HAPPEN HERE: During instrumentals: On 5th rotation you will be starting the dance at 12 o’clock;
On counts 4-7 .. turn ¼ L as you do the “Ball Steps”, followed by the HOLD (ct 32)- then restart with a R mambo at 6’oclock.

[33-40] RUMBA BOX
1-4Step R to side, Step L next to R, Step R forward, Hold

5-8Step L to side, Step R next to L, Step L back, Hold

[41-48] BEHIND, SIDE, FORWARD, KNEE LIFT, HEEL, STEP, HOLD
1-4Sweep & Step R behind L, Step L to side, Step slightly forward on R, Lift L knee - slightly

5-8Rock forward on L heel, Recover on R, Step slightly back on L, Hold

[49-56] R MAMBO, TOUCH, ¼ TURN, STEP, HOLD
1-4Rock side R, Step L in place, Step R next to L, Hold

5-6Touch L out to side, Pivoting on ball of R- turn ¼ left – (weight on R) L is now pointing forward

7-8Step slightly back on L, Hold (end at 6 o’clock)

[57-64] MAMBOS – BACK AND FORWARD
1-4Rock back on R, Recover on L, Step R next to L, Hold

5-8Rock forward on L, Recover on R, Step L next to R, Hold

Enjoy! Questions? Please email forty.arroyo@gmail.com. www.fortyarroyo.com

Last Revision: 8/22/12

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About the Choreographer

Forty Arroyo (Aug 2012)

Forty Arroyo, featured in August 2012, is a dynamic performer celebrated for their vibrant dance style. With two electrifying dances preserved in our archive, they continue to inspire audiences with their passion and creativity.

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