Rumba Fencing
Rumba Fencing 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
|
Turn |
Notes |
| 1 |
2
|
LF fwd |
No turn |
Start in Fan Position. |
| 2 |
3
|
Transfer weight to RF |
|
Contract L arm |
| 3 |
4 1
|
LF to side in PP |
1/8 to L |
Extend L arm across body to R, then sharply extend it to L |
| 4 |
2 |
RF fwd and across in PP, R knee flexed |
No turn |
Retain tone in L arm |
| 5 |
3 |
Transfer weight to LF |
|
Retain tone in L arm |
| 6 |
4 1
|
RF to side in Open CPP |
1/4 to R |
Take required hold |
Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
| 1 |
2
|
Closed RF to LF |
No turn |
Start in Fan Position |
| 2 |
3
|
LF fwd |
|
|
| 3 |
4 1
|
RF fwd then turn to PP with LF extended diagonally back without weight |
3/8 to R |
Turn is made towards end of count 4, turn on ball of RF, foot flat. Then LF inside edge of toe. |
| 4 |
2 |
LF fwd and across in PP, L knee flexed |
No turn |
|
| 5 |
3 |
Transfer weight to RF |
|
|
| 6 |
4 1
|
LF to side in Open CPP |
1/4 to L |
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Notes on endings:
- Man and Lady's Solo Spin
- On step 6, at end of count 4, continue turning a further 7/8 (Lady to L and Man to R), release L to R hand hold. End facing partner, both feet closed. Man LF without weight. Lady with RF without weight, but with pressure into the ball of foot. Take required hold.
- Lady's Under Arm Spin to L
- On step 6, at end of count 4, Lady spins a full turn to L under Man's raise arm, end with RF closed to LF without weight, with pressure into ball of RF.
- Man's Solo spin to L
- Lady does not turn, Man does his full spin to his R, end facing partner.
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