How Do You Dance A Basic Step In Mambo?
At first glance, the basic step in the Mambo may look very similar to Salsa. However, the timing in Mambo is more difficult in that you are starting on the second beat of the measure, which many people find difficult. The styling is much crisper than the laid-back Salsa style, although many of the patterns are interchangeable. The following instructions are for the man’s part in the Mambo. The woman’s part is a simple matter of reversing those steps. When reading the instructions for this pattern, each step begins with the count for that part of the step. This is the beat you will be dancing on and how you will count it. All steps in Mambo should land with the ball of the foot first, then lower the heel. Stand in closed dance position on your right foot with your left foot free. Closed dance position: lady’s right hand in the man’s left, held at about eye level. Man’s right hand on lady’s left shoulder blade (under her left arm). Lady’s left hand flat on the man’s back, just behind his
