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Rumba Lessons: Where to Start
If you're new to Rumba, or you know a few figures and want a clear path, this page is for you. I've put my Rumba lessons in a simple learning order: two routines first, each with a basic and an advanced version, then Forward Check technique, and finally an advanced demonstration. Work through them in order, and come back to any step whenever you need it.
Step 1 · First routine
Rumba Basic and Advanced Routine with Aida
Two routines to follow along with: a basic one with Closed Basic Movements, Hand to Hand, an Aida, a Cuban Rock and Progressive Forward Walks, then an advanced one with a Spiral Turn, Cucarachas and an Open Hip Twist to Fan, both counted 2, 3, 4, 1.
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Step 2 · Second routine
Rumba Basic and Advanced Routine with Sliding Doors
Two more routines: a basic one with the Open Basic Movement, Progressive Walks, Alemana Turn, Side Steps and Cucarachas, then an advanced one that adds the Open Hip Twist, Sliding Doors, Opening Out to Right and a Spiral Turn.
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Step 3 · Technique
Rumba Forward Check: Basic to Advanced Body Actions
The Forward Check is a step forward with the foot turned out, a check of the back knee and a rock back, and to dance it with control you settle the shoulder weight into the hip before the foot moves and turn out before you take weight.
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Step 4 · Advanced demonstration
Advanced Rumba Demonstration
A short demonstration of an advanced Rumba routine danced to music with my student Maddi, the one she uses for her Gold Star medals and Pro-Am, so you can see how advanced figures, rhythm and partnering come together.
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