Rumba
Hold description:
Stand facing partner about six inches apart with the head erect and the body naturally upright. The Man should place his right hand on the Lady's left shoulder blade, the Lady resting her left arm lightly on his, following the curve of his arm to the shoulder. The Man's left hand should be raised in a gentle curve to the level of the eyes; the Lady should place the fingers of her right hand between his thumb and first finger and both hands should be lightly clasped.
Commence in Closed Facing Position, feet apart, weight on RF
Commence in Closed Facing Position, feet apart, weight on LF
Man's Steps
Commence in Closed Facing Position, feet apart, weight on RF
1. Feet:LF forward Turn:Commence to turn to L. Count:2
2. Feet:Replace weight to RF Turn:Continue to turn to L. Count:3
3. Feet:LF to side and slightly back Turn:Continue to turn completing 1/8 to L over steps 1 to 3 (up to a 1/4 may be made). Count:4.1
4. Feet:RF back Turn:Continue to turn to L. Count:2
5. Feet:Replace weight to LF Turn:Continue to turn to L. Count:3
6. Feet:RF to side Turn:Continue to turn completing 1/8 to L over steps 4-6 (up to a 1/4 may be made) . Count:4.1 End in Closed Facing Position. Footwork. Ball Flat throughout.
Lady's Steps
Commence in Closed Facing Position, feet apart, weight on LF
1. Feet:RF back Turn:Commence to turn to L. Count:2
2. Feet:Replace weight to LF Turn:Continue to turn to L. Count:3
3. Feet:RF to side Turn:Continue to turn completing 1/8 to L over steps 1 to 3 (up to a 1/4 may be made). Count:4.1
4. Feet:LF forward Turn:Continue to turn to L. Count:2
5. Feet:Replace weight to RF Turn:Continue to turn to L. Count:3
6. Feet:LF to side and slightly back Turn:Continue to turn completing 1/8 to L over steps 4-6 (up to a 1/4 may be made) . Count:4.1 End in Closed Facing Position. Footwork. Ball Flat throughout.
