American Rhythm Syllabus – Silver Mambo | Donald Johnson

Take your American Rhythm Mambo to the next level with Donald Johnson & Kasia Kozak in the American Rhythm Syllabus – Silver Mambo.

Designed for Silver / Advanced I dancers, this approximately 127-minute instructional program presents 10 combinations that develop more advanced Mambo technique, timing, partnerwork, and movement. The syllabus includes Cross Body Lead variations, Underarm Turns, Swivels, Bobby’s Break, Mambo Wrap, Double Face Loop, Flick and Kick, and Hammerlock combinations.

The figures are organized into progressive sections with demonstrations after each group, helping dancers understand how individual elements connect in practical combinations. A complete dance demonstration concludes the program and shows the Silver-level material in action.

An excellent training resource for dancers and instructors who want to expand their American Rhythm Mambo vocabulary while developing greater control, coordination, and confidence.

Syllabus / Contents

1. Cross Body Lead Variations
2. Solo Variation
3. Underarm Turn and Swivels
4. Bobby’s Break

Demonstration – Figures 1–4

5. Continuous Cross Body Lead with Breaks
6. Behind the Back Pass with Bobby’s Ending
7. Mambo Wrap

Demonstration – Figures 5–7

8. Double Face Loop
9. Flick and Kick
10. Hammerlock and Swivels

Demonstration – Figures 8–10

Final Dance Demonstration