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MAMBO DANCE CLASSES

The wild, exciting music and rhythmical body movements make the earthy Mambo an irresistible style of Latin dance to learn! As you take Mambo dance classes at Arthur Murray in VA Beach, you'll find it to be boastful, flirty, and full of fun.

History of Mambo dancing

In the 1940s, Americans became fascinated by Latin American rhythms. The original Mambo music, El Guardia Con el Tolete, had its beginning in 1944 as a Rumba with a riff improvisation. The Mambo combined American Jazz with the Afro-Cuban beat. Arthur Murray Studios became famous for tuning out turning out some of the best Mambo dancers of the era. As the parent of cha cha and Salsa, the Mambo is an exciting challenge for all dancers.

Music music options

Mambo music is written in 4/4 time with each measure divided into four beats with the important musical accents occurring on the first and third beats. This dance can be done over a wide range of tempos.

Characteristics of Mambo dancing

The components of Mambo are rock steps and side steps and foot styling includes points, kicks, or flicks. The Latin hip movement in Mambo is an important aspect of the dance. The overall flavor of the dance is contained in the translation of the word Mambo which means “shake it” or “say it.”

Mambo songs and artists include

Tequila – The Champs
Mambo #5 – Perez “Prez” Prado
Cherry Cherry – Neil Diamond
Livin’ La Vida Loca – Ricky Martin

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OTHER DANCES WE TEACH

WALTZ

FOXTROT

TANGO

VIENNESE WALTZ

ARGENTINE TANGO

RUMBA

CHA CHA

SWING

MAMBO

SALSA

SAMBA

MERENGUE

HUSTLE

BOLERO

WEST COAST SWING

LINDY HOP

CAROLINA SHAG

JITTERBUG

PASO DOBLE

BACHATA

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BEGINNER

Arthur Murray Virginia Beach provides dance lessons for students who are just getting started.

INTERMEDIATE

Dance lessons are available for students with experience who wish to expand their skill-sets.

ADVANCED

For advanced-level students wishing to continue their training, dance lessons are available.

WEDDINGS

Arthur Murray Virginia Beach provides lessons for wedding dances: your first dance, bridal party, & more.

PRIVATE

One-on-one dance lessons are available for students who prefer to learn in a private setting.

GROUP

Arthur Murray Virginia Beach provides dance classes for students in collaborative group settings.