Mambo cha-cha-cha

A mambo cha-cha-cha is a combination of a mambo and a cha-cha-cha (also known simply as a cha-cha). A mambo is a two count move: step forward on the ball of your lead foot, then shift your weight and hips backwards onto the back foot. It's easy once you've seen it done.

A cha-cha-cha is done with 2 normal beats, then three half beats, to make the rhythm "one two three-and-four". It can be done in place (like in the picture), or you can move forward or backwards while you do it.

This move is done in 4 counts:

• 1. Step forward slightly with your lead foot as you shift your weight forward.
• 2. Shift your weight backwards onto your other foot. Use your hips!
• 3. Start the cha-cha-cha portion by down with your lead foot, and then very quickly...
• [and] step back onto your other foot. This is done on the half count between three and four, known as the "and" count.
• 4. Step back on your lead foot to end the cha-cha-cha.