American Rhythm – Bronze Mambo Variations

The opening six figures combine Rumba ideas with two Cha Cha-derived variations, giving Donald Johnson and Kasia Kozak several different actions to adapt to Mambo. A demonstration follows this first group before the programme moves into a Bolero Check and Circular Walk and four Merengue-based variations.

Straight and turning swivels, Man’s Circle Wrap and Progressive Conga give the second group its own emphasis. The cross-dance approach helps viewers connect their existing Rhythm vocabulary with American Style Mambo. Footwork, positions, partner connection, shaping, hip action and arm styling are also described in the source’s technical scope. The Bronze recording runs approximately 78 minutes, with every figure and both demonstrations listed below.

Course Contents

• 1) Fifth Position Breaks (Rumba)
• 2) Crossover and Side Rocks (Rumba)
• 3) Cradle Circle (Rumba)
• 4) Spot Turn Combination (Rumba)
• 5) Butterfly (Cha Cha)
• 6) Cross Body & Pullback (Cha Cha)
• Demonstration – Figures 1-6
• 7) Check and Circular Walk (Bolero)
• 8) Swivels Straight (Merengue)
• 9) Swivels Turning (Merengue)
• 10) Man’s Circle Wrap (Merengue)
• 11) Progressive Conga (Merengue)
• Demonstration – Figures 7-11