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   mambo

   /ˈmambəʊ/

   noun

   • 1. a Latin American dance similar in rhythm to the rumba.
   • 2. a priestess in the voodoo religion of Haiti.

   verb

   • 1. dance the mambo: "the floor throbbed as the mass of dancers mamboed seriously"

   Word Origin 1930s: mambo (sense 1 of the noun) from Cuban Spanish; mambo (sense 2 of the noun) from Haitian Creole.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mambo_(dance)Mambo (dance) - Wikipedia

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   Mambo is a Latin dance of Cuba which was developed in the 1940s when the music genre of the same name became popular throughout Latin America. The original ballroom dance which emerged in Cuba and Mexico was related to the danzón , albeit faster and less rigid.

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     How to Do a Basic Mambo Side Step | Ballroom Dance

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     How to Do a Mambo Forward & Back Step | Ballroom Dance

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mambo_(music)Mambo (music) - Wikipedia

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   Mambo is a genre of Cuban dance music pioneered by the charanga Arcaño y sus Maravillas in the late 1930s and later popularized in the big band style by Pérez Prado. It originated as a syncopated form of the danzón, known as danzón-mambo, with a final, improvised section, which incorporated the guajeos typical of son cubano (also known as ...

5. citydance.org › mambo-danceMambo Dance: History, Steps, Costume, Music & More

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   Aug 31, 2022 · Mambo, both as a name and as a dance, is an admixture between Afro-Caribbean and Latin American cultures. But the history of Mambo (the dance) goes back to 1938 when Orestes Lopez composed a charanga (a Cuban dance music ensemble) song called “Mambo”. The song was a massive hit in Cuba and kickstarted a new style of the danzón, a ...

6. www.masterclass.com › articles › mambo-music-guideMambo Music Guide: A History of Mambo’s Cuban Origins

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   Nov 2, 2021 · Mambo Music Guide: A History of Mambo’s Cuban Origins. Written by MasterClass. Last updated: Nov 2, 2021 • 2 min read. In the 1940s and ’50s, mambo, a Cuban dance music style, swept through the United States, starting in New York and fanning out across the country. Explore.

7. www.youtube.com › watchHow to MAMBO: Basic Steps, Timing, Rocks & Breaks - YouTube

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   Oct 1, 2020 · New Lesson Out Now - "How to dance Mambo solo turns"Learn to dance American Rhythm anytime - anywhere!Visit our course & join our dance family now!Click here...

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8. www.liveabout.com › mambo-dancing-basics-1007198The Sexy, Hip Shaking Mambo Dance - LiveAbout

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   Feb 25, 2019 · Mambo Characteristics. The feel of the mambo is based mostly on forward and backward movements. The basic components of the dance include rock steps and side steps, with occasional points, kicks, and flicks of the feet. Important to Mambo is the distinctive hip movement, hence the unofficial meaning of the word "mambo" means to "shake it."

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   What is the history of Mambo?

   • But the history of Mambo (the dance) goes back to 1938 when Orestes Lopez composed a charanga (a Cuban dance music ensemble) song called “Mambo”. The song was a massive hit in Cuba and kickstarted a new style of the danzón, a traditional Cuban dance. This new style was later called Danzón Mambo.

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   What is mambo dance?

   • Mambo is a Latin dance of Cuba which was developed in the 1940s when the music genre of the same name became popular throughout Latin America. The original ballroom dance which emerged in Cuba and Mexico was related to the danzón, albeit faster and less rigid. In the United States, it replaced rhumba as the most fashionable Latin dance.

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   Why is Mambo on 2 called Mambo?

   • It is termed "mambo on 2" because the break, or direction change, in the basic step occurs on count 2. The Eddie Torres and Razz M'Tazz schools each have different basic steps, even though they share this same basic feature. Eddie Torres describes his version as a "street" style he developed out of what he saw on the Bronx streets.

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   What music is used in a mambo dance?

   • The music is an integral part of the Mambo dance, it came before the dance. Mambo music is typically set in a 4/4 time signature. The rhythm is usually set by a percussive instrument in the music, like a cowbell or maracas. So, it’s pretty easy to dance along. Beginners usually practice on songs with slower beats, around 47 beats per minute (BPM).

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10. www.youtube.com › watch7 Best Beginner Mambo Dance Steps - YouTube

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    This beginner mambo tutorial will teach you the steps for the classic mambo dance. From the basic footwork to the more advanced moves, this tutorial will hel...

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