Rumba Cuban Rocks
This is a Newcomer Level figure. This online reference gives a
detailed description of dance steps; 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.
See Rumba Technique for details on hip motion.
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Cuban Rocks is 3 weight changes while keep feet in place and apart. Can be used when Man or Lady does Spot Turn or Switch Turn.
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Normal hold, L to R hand hold, no hold. Try to keep both knees straight for all steps.
- May use rotary or lateral hip action.
- LF Cuban Rock may end in Open PP (slight turn L on 3, lady 4).
- RF Cuban Rock may end in Open CPP (slight turn R on 3, Lady L)
- Cuban Rock can be danced in LSP as an ending to Aida.
LF Side Cuban Rock
Start with RF to side, weight on RF.
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
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Turn |
Notes |
| 1 |
2
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Transfer weight to LF
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--
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Flat foot
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| 2 |
3
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Transfer weight to RF
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|
Flat foot |
| 3 |
4 1
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Transfer weight to LF
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Flat foot |
RF Side Cuban Rock
Start with LF to side, weight on LF.
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
| 1 |
2
|
Transfer weight to RF
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--
|
Flat foot |
| 2 |
3
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Transfer weight to LF
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|
Flat foot |
| 3 |
4 1
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Transfer weight to RF
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Flat foot
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Syncopated Cuban Rock
- 4 weight changes may be used counting 2 and 3, 4 1.
- The weight changes on the first two steps will not be fully completed
- Precedes are same as Cuban Rocks.
- Follows to LF Syncopated Cuban Rock is the same for RF Cuban Rock. (vice versa)
Videos
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