Rumba Fan
These are Bronze Level figures. This online reference gives a
detailed description of the different variation of the dance steps,
including timing, footwork, alignment, 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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| 2 |
3
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Transfer weight to RF
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1/8 to L over 2 & 3
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Man can make 1/4 turn L over steps 2 & 3
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| 3 |
4 1
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LF to side and slightlly back
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| 4 |
2 |
RF back
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No turn
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| 5 |
3 |
Transfer weight to LF
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--
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Man can make 1/8 to L turn over 5 & 6
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| 6 |
4 1
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RF to side in Fan Position
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--
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Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
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Turn |
Notes |
| 1 |
2
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RF back
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Twisting hip action.
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| 2 |
3
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Transfer weight to LF
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1/8 to L over 2 & 3
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Lady can make 1/4 to L over 2 & 3, turn RF out.
Pendulum hip action.
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| 3 |
4 1
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RF to side
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Twist, pendulum. For basic Bronze Fan, do side and slightly forward. Curving.
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| 4 |
2 |
LF fwd
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Twist R hip. and turn 1/8 to L. Forward walk on diagonal. Forward Check Walk.
There is a lot of energy toward your partner on this "&" before RF steps back.
LF rotates before RF back.
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| 5 |
3 |
RF back and slightly to side
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1/8 to L
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Backward walk action. (2 back walks), squeeze left side to move RF back.
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| 6 |
4 1
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LF back in Fan Position
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1/8 to L
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Squeeze right side to move LF back.
Lady can make 3/8 L over steps 5 & 6
After turning at the end of last '3&', LF should be straight back on '4', not to the side. Do not let spine move back before the leg. Stretch leg more back, then receive the weight. (Backward walk action. Not quite delayed walk.)
Even though this is a back step, R hand (connected to Man) should be
quite forward to Man. Otherwise, there would be "empty" feeling.
At "1": contract, squeeze left side, hip action is lateral. (also called "settling").
L arm diagonally to the side, For more advanced styling: twist body diagonal along with L arm and look at audience. Don't tilt shoulders.
For connecting with Hockey Stick of Alemana (with twisting action):
On "&": continue to twist left side, which draws in R leg. R knee cross over L leg. RF closes to LF.
On next "2": first there is weight transfer to RF, so hip need to do pendulum action to diagonally right.
Then do quick (or sustained) twist, switch weight. then twist R side to move LF fwd. |
- Amount of turn: Man may make 1/4 turn L over steps 2 & 3 and
1/8 over steps 5 & 6. Lady: 1/4 L over 2 &3, and 3/8 over 5
& 6.
- The figure 8 body action should be going on through out, no pause, stop and restart again. Body needs to be active at all times. It could be slowed down, but not stopped.
Rumba Fan Development
Leader
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
| 1 |
2
|
LF fwd
|
|
|
| 2 |
3
|
Transfer weight to RF
|
1/4 to L over 2 & 3
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| 3 |
4 1
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LF to side in PP
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| 4 |
2 |
RF back
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| 5 |
3 |
Transfer weight to LF
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1/8 to L over 5 & 6
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| 6 |
4 1
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RF to side in Fan Position
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This is more diag fwd. |
Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
| 1 |
2
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RF back
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No turn
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Settle, rotate
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| 2 |
3
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Transfer weight to LF
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--
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turn back foot out.
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| 3 |
4 1
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RF diagonally fwd in PP
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--
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Lady often step straight forward, rotate back LF.
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| 4 |
2 |
LF fwd passing in front of Man's body
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1/8 to L
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Man may start leading turning, but Lady should keep feet moving straight fwd, and only turn body/shoulder slightly to L. |
| 5 |
3 |
RF fwd in line with LF, then turn to end RF back
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1/2 to L, body turns less
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sharp 1/2 turn at ending "&".
at end of "&", R side is quite settled.
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| 6 |
4 1
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LF back in Fan Position
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body completes turn
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LF straight back, do not step to side. Settle, rotate.
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- Per coach: Fan position is not an mirrored "L", but more like a "V". Man's last step should be diagonal.
- Alternative timing: holding position on step 3 for count "2", then counting 4-6 "& 3. 4 1"
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