Mambo shines, isolations. He leads, she follows. Symbolically, she follows her own lead. The only significance of his presence is to enhance her presence. He is a dependent variable while she commands our attention. Sounds of tumbao and clave.

One, two, three… five, six, seven. He creates a connection and balances energies within the mambo circle. Cross-body lead followed by enchufle. The elegance of a triple right turn in those four-inch heels. Admire her. She personifies the qualities of a salsera.

Carmen Miranda. The most dangerous force in the world is a woman on the dance floor. She knows exactly how much power she has. Social confidence that dates back to The Golden Age. Body movement, syncopations. Bow down. She is a goddess.



Social dancing with double exposures. Zoom/rotate motion blur.

Documenting colors, lights, movements of Stepping Out Studios.



Tú Mambo Film is an intentional polarization of social dancing.

Slow motion to appreciate the fine details. Diversity in harmony.



Mambo is a Cuban dance from 1940’s, also known as salsa “on 2”.

When dancing mambo, you feel the music in your body and soul.



My Favorite Part

Learning to dance is the hardest thing I have ever done. Because it is so challenging, I feel dyslexic at times. Despite, after several unlimited monthly passes, my progress is apparent. Inspired and dedicated. Epsom salt bath, meet aching body.

I have conversations with Mambo sometimes. When I tell Mambo I am a confident person, Mambo replies, “Let’s go to the dance floor and we will see how confident you are.” Social dancing can be frightening due to overthinking.

Nowadays, I tell myself to not self-judge and go have fun. Overanalyzing the dance floor causes mental exhaustion. Everybody from all skillsets and backgrounds go out dancing in New York. Just be free, Xynn. That is all that matters.