Ay Mama (Merengue) 2008

Choreographer: Malou Bugarin

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I: BASIC MERENGUE RIGHT BASIC MERENGUE LEFT
1-4Step RF to right, LF next to right, step RF to right, touch LF next to right

5-8Step LF to left, RF next to left, step LF to left, touch RF next to left

Il: BASIC MERENGUE FORWARD AND BACK
1-4Step forward RF, LF next to right , forward RF, LF next to right

5-8Step back with RF ,LF next to right, back with RF , LF next to right

Ill: SHIMMY RIGHT 2X
1-4Big step to right, knees bent, step LF next to right as you straighten up - Shimmy shoulders as you take the big step

5-8Repeat above steps.

IV: LAMBADA WITH ¼, 1/2 TURNS
1&2Make a ¼ turn right, step LF to left, bump hips 2x to left (3:00)

3&4Step RF to right, bump hips 2x to right

5&6½ turn right, stepping LF to left, bump hips 2x to left (9:00)

7&8Bump hips 2x to right as you make a ¼ turn right (12:00)

V: SHIMMY LEFT 2X
1-4Big step to left, knees bent, step RF next to left as you straighten up - Shimmy shoulders as you take the big steps

5-8Repeat above steps

VI: LAMBADA WITH ¼, ½ TURNS
1&2Make ¼ turn left, step RF to right, bump hips 2x to right (9:00)

3&4Step LF to left, bump hips 2x to left

5&6½ turn left, stepping RF to right, bump hips 2x to right (3:00)

7&8Bump hips 2x to left as you make a ¼ turn to left (12:00)

VII: FORWARD SHUFFLE, PADDLE TURN LEFT
1&2Forward with RF, LF next to right, forward with RF

3&4Forward with LF, RF next to left, forward with LF

5-6Step forward with RF, ¼ turn left, step LF in place

7-8Step forward with RF, ¼ turn left, step LF in place

VIII: FORWARD SHUFFLE, PADDLE TURN LEFT
1&2Forward with RF, LF next to right, forward with RF

3&4Forward with LF, RF next to left, forward with LF

5-6Step forward with RF, ¼ turn left, step LF in place

7-8Step forward with RF, ¼ turn left, step LF in place

IX: SYNCOPATED DIAGONAL STEPS
1&Step RF diagonally forward to right, touch LF beside RF

2&Step LF diagonally back to left, touch RF beside LF

3&Step RF diagonally to forward right, touch LF beside RF

4Step LF diagonally back to left

5&Step RF diagonally back to right, touch LF beside RF

6&Step LF diagonally forward to left, touch RF beside LF

7&Step RF diagonally back to right, touch LF beside RF

8Step LF forward

X: STEP TOGETHER POINT RIGHT AND LEFT
1-4Step RF to side, step LF slightly behind RF knees bent, point RH as you straighten up, step RF next to LF

5-8Step LF to side, step RF slightly behind LF knees bent, point LH as you Straighten up , step LF next to RF

XI: STEP TOGETHER POINT RIGHT AND LEFT WITH A ¼ TURN
1-4Step RF to side, step LF slightly behind RF knees bent, point RH as you straighten up, step RF next to LF

5-8Step LF to side, step RF slightly behind LF knees bent, make a ¼ turn right point LH as you straighten up , step LF next to RF

Start with a new wall – direction should be clockwise.

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About the Choreographer

Malou Bugarin

Malou Bugarin is a talented dancer and choreographer known for her dynamic style and infectious energy, with five captivating dances preserved in our archive. Her innovative choreography continues to inspire and engage audiences, making her a vibrant presence in the dance community.

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