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Learning the Rumba is a prerequisite for
good Latin Dancing. The Cuban Motion is essential in most Latin dances. The Rumba is used
by good dancers everywhere and provides interesting variety suited to a limited space.
Neat, attractive, precise footwork gives you confidence in your dancing. The Rumba will
sharpen your sense of rhythm, timing and muscular control.History:The Rumba was at the beginning of the Cuban and Latin American dance crazes. Danced to music inspired by African rhythms and Spanish melodies, the Americanized Rumba was the basis for the Mambo and Cha Cha in the U.S. Rumba rhythms have found their way into the Country Western, Blues, Rock & Roll and other popular forms of music. Music:Rumba music is usually written in 4/4 time and may be played over a wide variety of tempos. Often in rumba music there may be an underlying pulsation of &1 &2 &3 &4. The basic step in Rumba is counted Slow, Quick, Quick (SQQ). Characteristics:The distinctive hip movement of Rumba, called Cuban Motion, is one of the most important elements of this dance. Introduced in the Rumba, it is an important styling element in a number of popular Latin American dances. Rumba songs:And I love her - The Beatles
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