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Summary: Learn how to mambo dance, including tips on basic turns for ladies in this free video Latin dance lesson for beginners.
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Alex Ruiz Alex Ruiz is a dance instructor at Salsa Mia. Salsa Ma began February 15, 2005 on South Beach in Miami, Florida in the spirit of fun and friendship reminiscen... read more
On behalf of expertvillage.com, my name is Susan and this is Alex. This is Salsa Mia at Yuka Lounge on South Beach in Miami, Florida. We’re here today to teach you mambo. Alright, so now what we’re going to work on is a basic turn for the lady. Okay. What we’re going to do first is our mambo basic. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and you’re going to go into a turn, 6, 7, 2, 3, 6, 7. One more time. 6, 7, ladies turn, 6, 7. The girls are turning on the 2. You also do that when you’re by yourself. Men, watch my hands. 2, 3, 6, 7. All you men have to do is show the girl on the first turn, on the first steps. You don’t have to over lead the girl. Remember men, there’s a difference between leading and taking. You’re leading the girl, so you’re showing her where she’s going. Do not take it. Girls, once the guy shows you where you’re going, you’re supposed to just go up front.