{"id":7365,"date":"2011-09-12T15:01:12","date_gmt":"2011-09-12T21:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.passion4dancing.com\/?p=7365"},"modified":"2024-06-01T18:02:16","modified_gmt":"2024-06-01T23:02:16","slug":"rumba-dance-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.passion4dancing.com\/rumba-dance-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Rumba Dance: Beginner Guide with Videos"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"How<\/p>\n

Learn how to Rumba dance<\/strong> with basic steps (below).<\/p>\n

Table Of Contents:<\/div>
Rumba Dance History & Character<\/a>
\nRumba Count & Rhythm<\/a>
\nRumba Basic Step (Box Step) – Video<\/a>
\nRumba Side Basic Step – Video<\/a>
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Rumba Dance History & Character:<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\n

The American Rumba<\/strong> originated in Cuba, and became famous in the USA during the 1920’s. This dance’s character was an offshoot from the Bolero-Son dance, dances to afro-cuban inspired music. This dance incorporates a lot of foot an leg pressure into the floor with every weight change. There is a natural hip action that is achieved from bending and straightening the knees. In open figures there is an emphasize on arm styling by extending the “free arms”.<\/p>\n

The Rumba has many similarities to Cha Cha<\/a> and Salsa<\/a>, but its timing and technique make it unique. <\/p>\n

Popular songs that fit the Rumba:<\/strong>
\n“Save the last dance” by Michael buble
\n“Better Together” by Jack Johnson.
\n“Love on the Weekend” by John Mayer<\/p>\n

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Rumba Count & Rhythm:<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/p>\n

The way you count the Rumba dance is: “Slow, Quick, Quick” through out. The slow is 2 beats, while the quick is only 1 beat. An alternative way to count in numbers would be: 1,2 (Slow), 3,4 (Quick, Quick). The Rumba is 4\/4 musical measure. <\/p>\n