Hippy Dippy Mambo (a.k.a. Hip Swinging Blues)

Choreographer: Sue Ann Ehmann (May 2009)

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1st Place – Non-Country Beginner Line Dance, JG Marathon 2009

Alt. Music:
Hip Swinging Blues by Diedra (alt track – no tags) bpm: 115 Intro: 48 counts
Never Live Without You by Adam Brand (alt country track) bpm: 130 Intro: 16 counts

Intro: 16 counts (Vocals)

WALK, WALK, WALK, KICK, BACK, BACK, BACK, TOUCH BACK
1-4 Walk forward right, left, right, kick (or touch) left foot forward

5-8 Walk back left, right, left, touch right back

DIP, POINT 4X
1-2 Step right to side (as you dip), straighten and point left toe to side

3-4 Shift weight to left (as you dip), straighten and point right toe to side

5-6 Shift weight to right (as you dip), straighten and point left toe to side

7-8 Shift weight to left (as you dip), straighten and point right toe to side

Note: styling option – swing hips around and bump as you point for these counts.

VINE RIGHT, TOUCH, VINE LEFT WITH 1/4 TURN, HOLD
1-2 Step right to side, step left behind right

3-4 Step right to side, touch left next to right

5-6 Step left to side, step right behind left

7-8 Turn 1/4 left stepping forward on left, hold (9:00)

RIGHT MAMBO FORWARD, LEFT MAMBO BACK
1-4 Rock right forward, recover left in place, step right next to left, hold

5-8 Rock left back, recover right in place, step left next to right, hold

Begin again

TAG: Only when dancing to Gon’ Dance by Ron Moody
Repeat last 8-counts (Mambo steps) at the end of walls 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 (facing: back, front, side, side, front)
OPTION: Feel free to leave these tags off if dancing/teaching in a bar or similar social situation. The dance will work fine without them.

Note: Using the tags is a great way to introduce the beginner dancer to the concept of tags in a very easy way – plus it reinforces learning the Mambo step!

Thank you Max Perry for your invaluable input about the tags for the Gon’ Dance track.

Music

About the Choreographer

Sue Ann Ehmann (May 2009)

Sue Ann Ehmann, featured in May 2009, is a talented dancer celebrated for her infectious energy and passion for movement. With one captivating performance in our archive, she continues to inspire audiences with her artistic expression and dedication to the dance community.

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