Mambo In The Moonlight

Choreographer: Maria Tao , USA (Jan 10)

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Intro: 16 counts

(1-8) CROSS ROCK, RECOVER, SIDE STEP, DRAG, L CHASSE, TOUCH BACK, UNWIND FULL TURN R
1-4 Cross rock right over left, recover onto left, step/sway right to right, drag left towards right

5&6 Step left to left, step right together, step left to left

7-8 Touch right toe behind left, unwind full turn right (12:00)

(9-16) SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, WEAVE R, DIAGONAL HITCH, CROSS, ¼ TURN R
1-4 Rock left to left, recover onto right, step left over right, step right to right

5-6 Step left behind right, hitch right facing left diagonal (raise left heel off floor slightly)

7-8 Step right over left, ¼ turn right stepping left back (3:00)

(17-24) BACK ROCK, RECOVER, FULL TURN L, STEP FWD, PIVOT ¼ TURN L, CROSS, POINT
1-2 Rock right back, recover onto left

3-4 ½ turn left stepping right back, ½ turn left stepping left forward

5-8 Step right forward, pivot ¼ turn left, cross right over left, point left to left (12:00)

(25-32) STEP BACK, SWEEP, BACK ROCK, RECOVER, ½ L TURN SHUFFLE, BACK ROCK, RECOVER
1-4 Step left back, sweep right from front to back, rock right back, recover onto left

5&6 Shuffle forward turning ½ turn left stepping – right, left, right (6:00)

7-8 Rock left back, recover onto right

(33-40) STEP, DRAG, CROSS ROCK, RECOVER, ¼ TURN R, ½ TURN R, STEP BACK, TOUCH
1-4 Step left to left, drag right towards left, cross rock right over left, recover onto left

5-6 ¼ turn right stepping right forward, ½ turn right stepping left back (3:00)

7-8 Step right back, touch left in front of right

(41-48) CROSS, ¼ TURN L & SWEEP, CROSS ROCK, RECOVER, R CHASSE, BACK ROCK, RECOVER
1-2 Cross left slightly over right, ¼ turn left & sweep right around from back to front (12:00)

3-4 Cross rock right over left, recover onto left

5&6 Step right to right, step left together, step right to right

7-8 Rock left back, recover onto right

(49-56) STEP FWD, ¼ PADDLE TURN R ( x 2 ), JAZZ BOX WITH TOUCH
1-4 Step left forward, ¼ paddle turn right TWICE (6:00)

5-8 Cross step left over right, step right back, step left to left, touch right beside left

(57-64) ROLLING VINE TURN R, TOUCH, ½ RUMBA BOX, BRUSH
1-2 ¼ turn right stepping right forward, ½ turn right stepping left back

3-4 ¼ turn right stepping right to right, touch left beside left

5-8 Step left to left, step right beside left, step left forward, brush right forward (6:00)

START AGAIN

TAG: To be added at the end of WALL 3 (facing 6 o’clock)
1-4 Cross rock right over left, recover onto left, step/sway right to right, drag left towards right

5-8 Cross rock left over right, recover onto right, step/sway left to left, drag right towards left

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About the Choreographer

Maria Tao , USA (Jan 10)

Maria Tao is an accomplished dancer from the USA, known for her vibrant performances and captivating presence. With one stunning dance featured in our archive, she continues to inspire and enthrall audiences with her talent and passion for the art.

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