American Rhythm: Rumba

What is the American Rumba?

Beginner

1. Box Step

2. Walk Around Turn

3. Side Basic

American Rumba Beginner Combo (1-3)

4. Offset Breaks

5. Open Break Underarm Turn

Beginner Combination (1-5)

Intermediate

6. Crossover Breaks

7. Crossbody Lead

8. 5th Position Breaks

9. Alternating Underarm Turns

10. Stop & Go

Intermediate Combination (6-10)

Master Demo (1-10)

Timing:

• How to Count American Rumba Music

Beginner Techniques: 

• How to Move Your Hips for Beginners | Natural Pendulum

• How to Move Your Hips for Beginners | Rotation

• American Rhythm Dance Position

• What is Shadow Position? | Rhythm Edition

• Body Weight & Position Explained

• What is a Rock Step?

Advanced Techniques:

• 3 Different Kinds of Crossover Breaks

Turn Technique:

• How to do a Spot Turn | American Rumba Edition

• How to Do a 3 Step Turn

• What’s a Spiral Turn?

• What’s a Pivot Turn?

• What's a Swivel?

• What's a Spot Turn?

• What's the Difference Between a Swivel vs Pivot Turn?

• Difference Between a 3 Step Turn & Spot Turn?

• How to Spot While Dancing (Practice Drills)

Styling:

• Rumba Arm Styling | Box Step

• Men's Arm Styling | Latin Rhythm Edition

Leading/Following:

• What is the Common Center & How to Connect to Your Partner

• How to Hold Her Hand in an Underarm Turn (Right Edition)

Tips:

• How to Be More Relaxed While Dancing

FAQs:

• Difference Between the American Rumba & International Rumba

• What’s the Difference Between a Walk Around Turn & a Spot Turn?

• What's the Difference Between American Rhythm & Smooth?