New York Mambo

Choreographer: Nina Chen (Taiwan) April. 2018

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Intro: 48 counts
Sequence: A, A, Tag1, B, B/ A, A, Tag1, B, B/ A, A, A, B, A/ B, B, Tag2, A, Ending

Part A: (32 counts)
A1: GRAPEVINE R, HEEL - HOOK - HEEL - TOGETHER
1-4Step RF to R - Cross LF behind RF - Step RF to R - Cross LF over RF

5-8Touch R heel diagonal fwd - Hook RF over LF - Touch R heel diagonal fwd - Step RF beside LF

A2: GRAPEVINE L, TOUCH (OUT - IN - OUT) - TOGETHER
1-4Step LF to L - Cross RF behind LF - Step LF to L - Cross RF over LF

5-8Touch L toe to L - Touch L toe beside RF - Touch L toe to L - Step LF beside RF

A3: FWD MAMBO - KICK, COASTER STEP - SCUFF
1-4Rock RF fwd - Recover on LF - Step RF beside LF - Kick LF fwd

5-8Step LF back - Step RF beside LF - Step LF fwd - Scuff RF

A4: FWD LOCK STEP - SCUFF, MAMBO 1/2 L - HOLD
1-4Step RF fwd - Cross LF behind RF - Step RF fwd - Scuff LF

5-8Rock LF fwd - Recover on RF - 1/2 turn L (6:00) step LF fwd - Hold

Part B: (32 counts)
B1: KICK - TOUCH - HITCH - TOGETHER, TWIST
1-4Kick RF fwd to R diagonal - Touch RF beside LF - Hitch RF - Step RF beside LF

5-8Twist both heel to R - Twist both heel back to the center - Twist both heel to R - Twist both heel back to the center

B2: KICK - TOUCH - HITCH - TOGETHER, TWIST
1-4Kick LF fwd to L diagonal - Touch LF beside RF - Hitch LF - Step LF beside RF

5-8Twist both heel to L - Twist both heel back to the center - Twist both heel to L - Twist both heel back to the center

B3: MONTEREY 1/4 TURN R (x2)
1-4Touch RF to R - On ball of LF 1/4 turn R (3:00) step RF beside LF - Touch LF to L - Step LF beside RF

5-8Touch RF to R - On ball of LF 1/4 turn R (6:00) step RF beside LF - Touch LF to L - Step LF beside RF

B4: JAZZ BOX
1-4Cross RF over LF - Hold - Step LF back - Hold

5-8Step RF to R - Hold - Cross LF over RF - Hold

Tag1: After Wall 2, Wall 6 (12:00)
TS1: (R & L) SIDE - TOGETHER - SIDE - TOUCH
1-4Step RF to R - Step LF beside RF - Step RF to R - Touch LF beside RF

5-8Step LF to L - Step RF beside LF - Step LF to L - Touch RF beside LF

TS2: FWD MAMBO - HOLD, TWIST
1-4Rock RF fwd - Recover on LF - Step RF beside LF - Hold

5-8Twist both heel to R - Twist both heel back to the center - Twist both heel to L - Twist both heel back to the center

Tag2: After Wall 15 (6:00) (same as B3 B4)
ST1: MONTEREY 1/4 TURN R (x2)
1-4Touch RF to R - On ball of LF 1/4 turn R (3:00) step RF beside LF - Touch LF to L - Step LF beside RF

5-8Touch RF to R - On ball of LF 1/4 turn R (6:00) step RF beside LF - Touch LF to L - Step LF beside RF

ST2: JAZZ BOX
1-4Cross RF over LF - Hold - Step LF back - Hold

5-8Step RF to R - Hold - Cross LF over RF - Hold

Ending: FWD - HOLD - PIVOT 1/2 L - HOLD, FWD - HOLD (hands style)
1-4Step RF fwd - Hold - Pivot 1/2 turn L (12:00) weight on LF - Hold

5-8Step RF fwd - Hold (hands style)

Have Fun & Happy Dancing !!!

Contact Nina Chen : nina.teach.dance@gmail.com

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About the Choreographer

Nina Chen (Taiwan) April. 2018

Nina Chen, a talented dancer from Taiwan, has captured hearts with her dynamic performances since April 2018. With two captivating dances featured in our archive, she continues to inspire audiences with her passion and artistry.

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