Mambo Shine Patterns – Felipe Telona

Mambo Shine Patterns is an instructional MP4 video presented by Felipe Telona Jr. & Carolina Orlovsky-Telona, focusing on Mambo shines—solo footwork patterns that can be danced independently or incorporated into partner dancing. Suitable for dancers of all levels, the course progresses through Bronze, Silver, and Gold shine patterns while emphasizing timing, rhythm, coordination, footwork, body action, and styling.

Beginning with an introduction to the fundamentals of shines, the program develops progressively from basic crossover actions and step taps to more advanced syncopated rhythms, kick turns, flares, and Suzie Q variations. Each pattern is demonstrated with clear technique, making this video a valuable resource for improving foot speed, musicality, balance, and individual performance in Mambo.

Contents

Introduction

• Introduction to Shines

Bronze Level

1. Basic Crossover with Chagga
2. Side Breaks
3. Back Breaks
4. Flare
5. Toe–Heel
6. Right Turn, Left Turn, Right Turn
7. Half Basic to Back Spot Turn
8. Step Tap (All Beats)
9. Step Tap (Syncopated)
10. Suzie Q

Silver Level

1. Hooks
2. Half Turns to Back Spot Turns
3. Criss Cross with Flare
4. Kick, Passé, Flare
5. Fifth Position Break to Passé Turn & Flare
6. Four-Way Taps
7. Out, Out, In, In (All Beats)
8. Out, Out, In, In (Syncopated)

Gold Level

1. Advanced Suzie Q
2. Progressive Half Q with Kick Turn
3. Half Box & Double Kick
4. Suzie Q with Rhythm Change