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Choreographer: Hiroko Carlsson (Grafton, Australia) March 2018

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(16 count intro / Start on vocals)

[S1] Fwd Mambo, L Side Mambo, R Side Mambo, Back Mambo
1&2Step R forward, Recover weight on L, Step R together

3&4Step L to left side, Recover weight on R, Step L together

5&6Step R to right side, Recover weight on L, Step R together

7&8Step L back, Recover weight on R, Step L together (12:00)

[S2] Step-Pivot 1/2L, Cross-Back-Side, Cross, Back, Cross-1/4L-Fwd
1 2Step R forward, Make a ½ turn left recover weight on L

3&4Cross R over L, Step L back, Step R to side

5 6Cross L over R, Step R back

7&8Cross L over R, Make a ¼ turn left stepping back on R, Step L forward (3:00)

[S3] 2x Cross-Point, Fwd Coaster, Back-Back-Together
1 2Cross R over L, Point L to left side

3 4Cross L over R, Point R to right side

5&6Step R forward, Step L next to R, Step R back

7&8Run back LR (7&), Step L together (8) (3:00)

[S4] Cross, Back, Side-Cha-Cha, Box 1/4L
1 2Cross R over L, Step L back

3&4Step R to right side, Step L next to R, Step R together

5 6Cross L over R, Make a ¼ turn left stepping back on R

7 8Step L to left side, Step R forward (12:00)

[S5] Touch Fwd-Unwind 1/2R, Touch Back-Unwind 1/2R, Touch Fwd-Unwind 1/2R, Back Rock-Recover 1/4L-Back
1 2Step/touch L forward, Make a ½ turn right weight on L (click fingers)

3 4Step/touch R back, Make a ½ turn right weight on R (click fingers)

5 6Step/touch L forward, Make a ½ turn right weight on L (click fingers)

7&8Rock/step R back, Make a ¼ turn left recover weight on L, Step R back (3:00)

[S6] Touch Back-Unwind 1/2L, Touch Fwd-Unwind 1/2L, Touch Back-Unwind 1/2L, Step-Pivot 1/4L
1 2Step/touch L back, Make a ½ turn left recover weight on L (click fingers)

3 4Step/touch R forward, Make a ½ turn left recover weight on R*** (click fingers)

5 6Step/touch L back, Make a ½ turn left recover weight on L (click fingers)

7 8Step R forward, Make a ¼ turn left recover weight on L** (6:00)

[S7] Heel Cross-Side, Behind-Side-Cross, Heel Side-Touch Together, Coaster Step
1 2Touch R heel over L, Touch R heel to right side

3&4Step R behind L, Step L to left side, Cross R over L

5 6Touch L heel to left side, Touch L next to R

7&8Step L back, Step R next to L, Step L forward (6:00)

[S8] 2x Dip-Tap, 2x Step-Pivot 1/2L
1 2Step R to right side (dipping slightly), Tap L to left diagonal

3 4Step L to left side (dipping slightly), Tap R to right diagonal

5 6Step R forward, Make a ½ turn left recover weight on L

7 8Step R forward, Make a ½ turn left recover weight on L (6:00)

Restart 1: Wall 2 count 48** (12:00)

Restart 2: Wall 5 count 44*** with step changes
Section 6: Touch Back-Unwind 1/2L, Step Fwd- Pivot 1/4L instead of Touch Fwd-Unwind 1/2L
1 2Step/touch L back, Make a ½ turn left recover weight on L (click fingers)

3 4Step R forward, Make a ¼ turn left recover weight on L (6:00)

Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information.(hirokoclinedancing@gmail.com)
(updated: 11/Mar/18)

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About the Choreographer

Hiroko Carlsson (Grafton, Australia) March 2018

Hiroko Carlsson, based in Grafton, Australia, is a vibrant dance artist known for her innovative choreography and energetic performances. With six captivating dances featured in our archive, she continues to inspire audiences and fellow dancers alike with her creative vision.

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