Afro Mambo · Mambolab Dance Academy

Afro Mambo

Hi everyone. I have been focusing my dance practice on those videos that include some afro mambo fusion. The November 18 , 2025 core lab intermediate foot work class caught my attention for various reasons. In this class Elian teaches a lot of pachanga , cha,, cha, cha and cumbia moves that include some afro .I have been trying to learn pachanga for sme time now . Elian and. Ashley are very enthusiastic, motivated and tireless ( incansable ) . They provide a lot of upper body coordination with the foot work. Ashley makes sure they are including some afro body movement such as shoulder rolls , shaking , and shimmying. She compliments the sstudens who put more effort into the afro body moves . In the Special Workshops area July 3 Body Movement Workshop, Ashley teaches some very useful exercises and drills from Afrocuban folklore and popular dance . I practice these moves constantly that involve body isolation , speed and timing variation of the torso and foot work.. I especially like the body undulations and body waves ..I call it serpentine movement ( snake movement ) I like the music she uses ; Masacote- Jose Manguaal Buya and muisic by Alexander Abreu . I hope to level up to level 3 and unlock the Playlist so that I practice with the actual music used in the classes.

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