Mamma Maria

Mamma Maria


Count:  32

Wall:  4

Level:  Ultra Beginner

Choreographer:  Frank Trace

Music:  Mamma Maria by Ricchi E Poveri (136 bpm) (Italian) or “Mamma Maria” by The Countdown (136 bpm) (Italian)


 

Start dance 16 counts in on vocal.
 
Note: There are many recordings of this song, all will work.
 
Alt. Music:
“High Lonesome Sound” by Vince Gill (96 bpm) (Country)
“Poker Face” by Lady Gaga (120 bpm) (Pop)
* When using Poker Face, start dance 32 counts in on heavy beat.
 

Walk Forward Diagonally Right, Kick, Walk Back Diagonally Left, Touch

1-4 Walk forward right diagonal stepping R, L, R, kick L forward (1:30)
5-8 Walk back left diagonal stepping L, R, L, touch R next to L as you square up with front wall (12:00)
 

Walk Forward Diagonally Left, Kick, Walk Back Diagonally Right, Touch

1-4 Walk forward left diagonal stepping R, L, R, kick L forward (10:30)
5-8 Walk back right diagonal stepping L, R, L, touch R next to L as you square up with front wall (12:00)
 

Two Charleston Steps

1-4 Step R forward, kick L forward, step L back, touch R back
5-8 Step R forward, kick L forward, step L back, touch R back
 

Vine Right, Touch, Vine Left ¼ Turn Left, Touch

1-4 Step R to right side, step L behind R, step R to right side, touch L next to R
5-8 Step L to left side, step R behind L, turning ¼ left step on L, touch R next to L (9:00)
 
Repeat
 
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