MAMBO CRAZY

Choreographer: Martin Meitzner

Step Sheet

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If the dance seems too slow, try counting the song's bpm at double speed. You should get about 170 bpm, which is the speed the dance is choreographed for.

HOP, HOLD, HOP, HOLD, HOP, HOP, HOP, HOLD
You should start standing with feet about shoulder width apart, the hops should be sexy hip bumps coming from your lower body, you may also lean back a little if you like

1-2Jump slightly up & forward with both feet, hold

3-4Jump slightly up & forward with both feet, hold

5-6Jump slightly up & forward with both feet twice

7-8Jump slightly up & forward with both feet, hold

SHUFFLE BACK, TURN, SHUFFLE FORWARD, ROCK STEP, ROCK STEP

1&2&Right shuffle back (right, left, right), turn ½ left on right foot

You should be facing 6:00 wall now

3&4Left shuffle forward (left, right, left)

5-6Step right forward, recover

7-8Step right backward, recover

STEP, PIVOT, TRIPLE TURN, HOLD

1-2Step right forward, hold

3-4Turn ½ left (transfer weight to left foot), hold

You should be facing 12:00 wall now

5-6Turn ¼ left as you step right to right side, turn ½ left on right foot as you step left to left side

Now facing 9:00 wall

7-8Turn ¼ left on left foot as you step right forward, completing a full turn, hold

Now facing 12:00 wall

STEP, PIVOT, TRIPLE TURN, HOLD

1-2Step left forward, hold

3-4Turn ½ right (transfer weight to right foot), hold

You should be facing 6:00 wall now

5-6Turn ¼ right as you step left to left side, turn ½ right on left foot as you step right to right side

Now facing 3:00 wall

7-8Turn ¼ right on right foot as you step left forward, completing a full turn, hold & clap hands

Now facing 6:00 wall

SHUFFLE RIGHT, ROCK STEP, SHUFFLE LEFT, BEHIND, UNWIND

1&2Shuffle right (right, left, right)

3-4Step left behind right, step right in place

5&6Shuffle left (left, right, left)

7-8Step ball of right foot behind left foot (lock), unwind performing ½ turn right

You should be facing 12:00 wall

ROCK STEP, SHUFFLE BACK, ROCK STEP, SHUFFLE FORWARD

1-2Rock left forward, recover

3&4Left shuffle backward (left, right, left)

5-6Rock right backward, recover

7&8Right shuffle forward (right, left, right)

MAMBO STEP, HOLD, MAMBO STEP, HOLD

1-2Step left to left side, step right in place

3-4Step left in front of right, hold

5-6Step right to right side, step left in place

7-8Step right in front of left, hold

DIG, BALL CROSS, DIG, BALL CROSS, STEP, TURN, SHUFFLE STEP

1&2Touch left heel forward, step next to right on ball of left foot, step right across in front of left (transfer weight to right)

3&4Touch left heel forward, step next to right on ball of left foot, step right across in front of left (transfer weight to right)

The above movement should be slightly traveling left

5-6Turn ¼ left as you step left forward, turn ½ on ball of left foot as you step right forward

7&8Shuffle left forward (left, right, left)

You should be facing 3:00 wall now; prepare to jump into start position, reset clock at 3:00

REPEAT

Music

About the Choreographer

Martin Meitzner

Martin Meitzner is an innovative choreographer and dancer, celebrated for his dynamic performances that captivate audiences worldwide. With two inspiring dances in our archive, he continues to push creative boundaries and enrich the art of movement.

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