Rumba Natural Top
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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RF behind LF (Cuban Cross)
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up to 2 complete turns over 1 - 8
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| 2 |
3
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LF to side
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3 - 8
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4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3
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Repeat 1 & 2 three times
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9
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4 1
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Close RF to LF
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No turn
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Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
| 1 |
2
|
LF to side
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up to 2 complete turns over 1 - 8 |
Be careful not to collapse the frame. Keep distance from Man, lifted, with energy.
Keep upper body light, lower feet sticky.
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| 2 |
3
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RF in front of LF, toe turned out
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3 - 8
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4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3
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Repeat steps 1 & 2 three times
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9
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2 |
LF to side
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no turn
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- Start in Closed Position. Circle imaginary spot in the center.
- Because of the continuous turn, knees will not straighten fully on 1-8. so only a slight, natural hip movement is used.
- Three steps of Natural Top may be danced, 7-9.
- Gold Variation:
- While dancing steps 4-5, lead Lady to turn L under raised L arm having release R hand hold.
- Lady RF fwd and slightly across LF, turning 1/4 L on step 4 (count "2*), then continue to turn L on RF and step to side on LF almost facing partner on step 5 (count "3").
- Get into normal hold and continue with 6-9 of Natural Top (Lady's turn between steps 4&5 depends on Man's turn.)
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