Summary: Learn how to mambo dance, including tips on men's footwork for the under arm turn, in this free video lesson on Latin dancing.
Kelly-Anne is a Professional Ballroom and Theatrical Musical Dance coach in South Florida. She is a highly versatile seasoned pro with over 15 years experience. She has worked in live...read more
"I am Kelly Ann and I'm Steve Jean Louis and we will be introducing Mambo. Without partner man, the only difference between basic and underarm turn for the man you are going to have to put your hands up. The left hand up, raise your arm, the lady just turns under your arm. What you are doing is you are doing the simple basic step 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, forward back. Now after the forward step, forward please with my hands up, back, replace, down and go back to basic. One more time; forward, back, forward, underarm turn, 2, 3, 4, back step down 2, 3, 4, back step down. As you can see, my feet keep moving back and forward doing the same basic step 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, underarm turn 2, 3, 4, 1, same thing 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1. Now my arm 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, up back step. Forward step up, back step, forward step she turns, back step, replace and back to the basic. Thank you for watching our Mango demonstration on Expert Village. I'm Kelly Ann and my website is 56dance.com and I'm Steve from Star Ballroom Dance Studio, www.starballroomdancestudio.com. Special thank you to the Goddess Store."