Line dance

Mamma Maria

Danced to “Mamma Maria” by Ricchi E Poveri.

Abs Beginner4 wall32 countFrank Trace
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at The Banque, Saddle Up @ Q and Six String Grill & Stage

Demo

Bars that play it

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The Banque
Norfolk · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Saddle Up @ Q
Aurora · Saturdays
Six String Grill & Stage
Foxborough · Wednesdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Mamma Maria line dance danced to?+

The Mamma Maria is most commonly danced to “Mamma Maria” by Ricchi E Poveri. It's also danced to “9 to 5” by Dolly.

How many counts is the Mamma Maria line dance?+

32 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 Mamma Maria an abs beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Mamma Maria is rated abs beginner. It's a good early dance to learn. Get the counts down at a slow tempo and the rest follows.

Do you need a partner to dance the Mamma Maria?+

No. Like every line dance, the Mamma Maria 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 Mamma Maria at home?+

Watch the demo video on this page a few times through, then drill 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 Mamma Maria repeats the same 32-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.