Student does not demonstrate this skill properly.
10 pts
Student is starting to understand the concept of this skill.
20 pts
Student is confident in performing this skill efficiently.
30 pts
Mambo (back and forth) step and the Cumbia (cross back) step. The feet are placed directly underneath the hips and the knees are bent for a more natural movement.
Rhythm is on the 1 beat; steps back(R), back(L) forward(R) forward break(L), back(R), back(L)
Counts can either be on the 1 (1 2 3 5 6 7) or on the 2 (2 3 4 6 7 8).