Mambo

The Mambo hails from Cuba and is characterized by spicy rhythms, playful interactions and latin-style hip motion. A unique feature of the Mambo is that dancers hold one beat in every measure. Most of the movements emphasize the measure's second beat, suggestive of the Clave rhythm which is fundamental to Mambo music.

The Mambo features fast kicks/quick twists and spins and challenging break actions combined with the pulsating energetic rhythm of the music.

Cuban Mambo Play

The Mambo is a fassssssssst-moving, energetic Latin dance, but is also great f-u-n to dance, so much so, that one wishes the Mambo music never stopped playing. If you had and/or have the great fortune to have fantastic Mambo-dancing leaders like the two Gentlemen featured on this page, you will, without a doubt, be t-h-e star on the dancefloor, no holds barred !