Rumba Alemana
This is a Bronze 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
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No turn
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2 |
3
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Transfer weight to RF
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3 |
4 1
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Close LF to RF
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Switch weight on '1'.
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4 |
2 |
RF back
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5 |
3 |
Transfer weight to LF
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Man could do a side step; then step 6 would be a RF forward
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6 |
4 1
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Close RF to LF. End in Closed Position
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Follower
Step |
Timing |
Movement
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Turn |
Notes |
1 |
2
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Close RF to LF
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No turn
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To get into Fan position from previous 41: weight is more forward to Man (tension/pressure) after turning on 3&. before stepping LF back on 4. Hands hooked with Man's hand. More elastic feeling. Creates dynamic.
In Fan position, R arm/hand needs to be lower about belly button height, not too high.
L arm wrap in front of tummy, finish the arm action and don't cut it short. |
2 |
3
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LF fwd
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3 |
4 1
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RF fwd
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1/8 to R
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L arm out to side Previous 2 can hold a bit longer and then make 341 faster toward Man, pressure into his hand, weight forward. |
4 5 6
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2 3 4 1
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Three Fwd walks under raised arm LF RF LF. End in Closed Position
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1 1/8 to R over 4 to 6
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On previous 1&: turn to R
Lady steps in a equilateral triangle.
"2&": LF step fwd to Man's L side, diagonally. Draw in L arm to front of body. Weight onto LF, On "&", RF brush (draw crescent moon) and point out (away from Man, no weight yet) to 2nd point in the triangle (middle in front of man)
"3&": step on RF, on "&" turn upper body to R, hold LF as long as possible, then sharp leg movement to place L leg.
"4": LF fwd step (could be to the side depending on next figure). Need to finish this step, settle weight with chest forward toward Man before next step.
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- This is really a signature figure for Lady. Make it count!
- Lady may use Extended Forward Walk on step 4.
- Alemana may start in Fan Position or Open Position (Lady steps back on 1 instead of closing RF to LF, make a complete turn R over 4-6)
- Alternative Finishing positions:
- May and Lady end to side (could be in closed position)
- Man steps in front of Lady, forcing her to step side instead of front.
- Another option is to finish in Open Position: last step Man steps fwd, strongly hold hand and have Lady step back.
- Man and Lady end diagonally fwd in Open CPP
- Man 1/8 to R, on 6 stop Lady's turn with L hand, Lady 1 1/8 R over 3-6.
- Lady end fwd towards Man's R Side (normal for continuing with Closed Hip Twist) - sort of true Alemana.
- Man turns body slightly R on 6 to lead lady towards his R side. Lady LF fwd in line with RF.
- Man LF slightly leftwards on the next step.
- Man and Lady fwd towards partner's R side
- Man RF fwd in line with LF towards Lady's R side
- Lead next and last step as position 3.
- Man may take up to 1/4 R over 5 & 6, adjusting Lady's turn accordingly.
- R Shadow Position
- Man leads Lady towards R side as above
- Continue to turn her R.
- Lady ends LF back having made 1/2 turn R on LF during beat 1. Gain R Shadow Hold.
- Alemana can be danced with R to R hand hold. Precedes with Hockey Stick or any figure ending in Open Position.
- Then Man changes Lady's R hand into his R hand on last step and release hold with L hand.
- Lady makes a complete turn R on Alemana.
- Man takes last step fwd i line with LF towards partner's R side.
- Lead next and Lady's last step as # 3 position.
- Follow with Advanced Hip Twist, man changing Lady's R hand into his L hand, release hold with R hand hold on 5.
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