Rumba Advanced Hip Twists
Rumba Advanced Hip Twists is a Gold Level figure. This online reference gives a
detailed description of the different variation of the dance steps,
including timing, and movement; a
list of figures that may precede or follow the pattern; and videos
providing instruction and demonstration of the figure, techniques and
practice routines that include it.
Leader
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
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Turn |
Notes |
| 1 |
2
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LF fwd in RSP
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Slight body turn to R
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Previous step: lead lady towards R side.
Increase tone and lower L arm to R at chest level. Widen R arm in h old to R side. |
| 2 |
3
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Transfer weight to RF
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| 3 |
4 1
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LF ehind RF (Cuban Cross)
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1/8 to L (LF), body turns less
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Retain tone and return arms to normal position, slightly to R
This is Pressed Backward Walk. |
| 4 |
2 |
RF back
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Slight body turn to L to normal position
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| 5 |
3 |
Transfer weight to LF
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Body completes turn
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Increase tone in L arm. Release R hand hold. |
| 6 |
4 1
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RF to side in Fan Position
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1/8 to L over step 5 and 6 |
Slightly extend L arm, L hand still. |
Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
| 1 |
2
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RF back in RSP
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1/2 to R
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turn starts end of previous beat.
At previous beat: LF fwd in line with RF, keep RF behind, keep pressure on RF more, press into it.
Do sharp 1/2 turn R, now RF is in front, keep pressure on ball of RF, then quick release of RF, step back on count "2". Do not leave RF trailing during turn.
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| 2 |
3
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Transfer weight to LF
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"3 &", on "&" start turning 1/2 to L to face Man.
Track RF when turning.
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| 3 |
4 1
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RF fwd in line with LF towards Man's R side
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5/8 to L |
turn starts end of previous beat. RF cross LF in front.
Pressed Forward Walk. Settle L hip more. make gap between legs bigger.
"4 1 &", do not turn to R early, Hold on 1, straighten R leg with weight, then turn on "&". |
4
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2 |
LF fwd passing in front of Man
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1/4 to R
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turn starts end of previous beat
Turn is initiated from hips. Hips turn more than body.
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| 5 |
3 |
RF fwd and slightly across, then turn to end RF back.
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1/8 to L, then a further 1/2 to L. Body turns less.
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sharp turn |
| 6 |
4 1
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LF back in Fan Position
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body completes turn
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Do not let body weight take over. Release L leg and step back ahead of body. Backward walk action.
Fan position is a picture pose position. Give it some "significance" with more arm styling. Start from LH in middle of torso, then elbow-wrist-hand extend out. Body turns to left in the direction of the hand, do not tilt shoulders. Look at your audience, along the L arm. |
Note:
- Alternative finishing positions:
- Open Position: Man turn 3/8 to L over steps 5 and 6.
- Open CPP
- Contact Position: use normal hold.
- Man turn 1/2 to L over steps 5 and 6 to end RF to side and slightly fwd.
- Lady: 3/4 to L over steps 5 and 6 to end LF behind RF as Cuban Cross.
- Man can use "Press Line" on step 1 by making a slight swivel to R on RF and placing LF fwd on ball of foot with pressure but with partial weight.
- This can be danced following Alemana with R to R hand hold, changing to L to R hand hold on step 5 of this figure.
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