Rumba Reverse Top
This is a Silver 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.
Start in Contact Position.
Leader
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
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Turn |
Notes |
| 1 |
2
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RF to side and slightly fwd
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Up to 2 complete turns over steps 1-9
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| 2 |
3
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Swivel on ball of LF, ending LF in front of RF (Cuban Cross)
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Man leave L toe in place, Lady rotates around it.
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| 3 |
4 1
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RF to side and slightly fwd
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4 - 9
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2 3 4 1
2 3 4 1
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Repeat steps 2 and 3 three times |
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Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
| 1 |
2
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LF behind RF (Cuban Cross)
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Up to 2 complete turns over steps 1-9 |
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| 2 |
3
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RF back and slightly to side
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| 3 |
4 1
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LF behind RF (Cuban Cross)
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4 - 9
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2 3 4 1
2 3 4 1
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Repeat step 2 and 3 three times.
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Because of the continuous turn, the knees will not straighten fully on steps 1 through 8. Only a slight, natural hip movement is used.
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