Mambo

Music: Danced in 4/4 timing the music has 4 even beats to the bar. Sometimes described as a fast Rumba, the emphasis will often be on the 2 and 4 beats. The combination of Swing/Jazz and Latin music has however made this music quite distinct.

Characteristics: Although native Cubans or untrained dancers may break on any beat of music, the formal version danced in the ballrooms breaks on the 2 count. The Mambo is a spot dance that is spicy and exciting. A variety of moves that include turns, breaks, swivels and spins are used.

---

Bolero | Cha Cha | Country Waltz | Cowboy Cha-Cha | Foxtrot | Jitterbug | Jive | Mambo | Merengue | Paso | Peabody | Rumba | Salsa | Two-Step | Samba | East-Coast Swing | Tango | Viennese Waltz | Waltz | West-Coast Swing