Line dance

Mambo Shuffle

Danced to “Thinkin' About You” by Trisha Yearwood.

Intermediate4 wall40 countJ.W. Grimes
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Paradise, Big Whisky Saloon and American Legion Post 168 Thurmont

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Paradise
Asbury Park
Big Whisky Saloon
Puyallup · Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Mambo Shuffle line dance danced to?+

The Mambo Shuffle is most commonly danced to “Thinkin' About You” by Trisha Yearwood. It's also danced to “Bartender” by Lady A.

How many counts is the Mambo Shuffle line dance?+

40 counts across 4 walls. The same sequence repeats, rotating 90° to face a new wall each time until you're back to where you started.

Is the Mambo Shuffle an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Mambo Shuffle is rated intermediate. If you're new to line dancing, get comfortable with basic grapevines and triple steps first, then drill it one 8-count at a time.

Do you need a partner to dance the Mambo Shuffle?+

No. Like every line dance, the Mambo Shuffle is danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, so you can join in without a partner.

How do I practice the Mambo Shuffle at home?+

Work through the step sheet one 8-count at a time at a slow tempo. Once each section feels automatic, chain two together, then run the whole dance to music.

What is a line dance?+

A line dance is a choreographed sequence danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, no partner needed. The Mambo Shuffle repeats the same 40-count sequence, turning to face a new wall each time through. Once the counts click, you can join in the moment the song comes on.