International Rumba

This slow to medium tempo latin dance stemming from Afro-Cuban folk origins is characterized by sensual, provocative movements and gestures, Latin-style hip motion, and playful and flirtatious interplay between partners.

Musical Information

Tempo: 26-28 measures per min / 104-112 beats per min
Timing: 4/4
Rhythm: 2 3 4 (1), 2 3 4 (1)

Syllabus

Newcomer

  • Basic Movements

  • Cucarachas

  • New York

  • Spot Turns Left and Right

  • Shoulder to Shoulder

  • Hand to Hand

  • Progresive Walks Forward and Back

  • Side Steps

  • Cuban Rocks


Bronze

  • Fan

  • Alemana

  • Hockey Stick

  • Natural Top

  • Opening Out Right and Left

  • Natural Opening Out

  • Closed Hip Twist

Silver

  • Open Hip Twist

  • Reverse Top

  • Opening Out from Reverse Top

  • Aida

  • Spiral Turns (Spiral, Curl, Rope Spinning)

Gold

  • Sliding Doors

  • Fencing

  • Three Threes

  • Three Alemanas

  • Hip Twists