Rumba is danced Quick, Quick, Slow or 1,2, 3, Hold 4.
The dance has this pattern throughout to familiarize beginners to dancing the rumba rhythm found in many line dances.
Those wishing a country tune for their beginners here some suggestions:
“I Got The Boy” Jana Kramer
“Going Out Like That” Reba McEntire
S1: RIGHT FORWARD RUMBA BOX
1-4
Step R to Side, Step L Next to R, Step R Forward, Hold
5-8
Step L to Side, Step R Next to L, Step L Back, Hold, (weight on left)
S2: STEP BACK R L R HOLD & L R L HOLD
5-8
Step Back L R L Hold (weight on left)
S3: STEP R SIDE R L R HOLD, STEP L SIDE L R L HOLD
1-4
Step R to Right Side, L Next to R, Step R to Right Side, Hold (4) (weight on right)
5-8
Step L to Left Side, R Next to L, Step L to Left Side, Hold (8) (weight on left)
S4: STEP FORWARD R & L, TURN ¼ RIGHT STEP R HOLD, STEP FORWARD L R L HOLD
3-4
Turn1/4 Right Walk R Hold
5-8
Walk Forward L R L Hold
Enjoy dancing the rumba with this or any song of your choosing.
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Last Update - 6th Nov. 2015