Continuous Hip Twists

Rumba Continuous Hip Twists

Rumba Continuous Hip Twists 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

• 2 3 4 1: As Advanced Hip Twist

  • Commence in Closed Position.

• 2: RF diag back with part weight | Body completes turn to L

  • At end of previous beat, extend L arm slightly fwd at normal level and retain tone in arms

• 3: Transfer weight to LF | Slight body turn to R

  • Retain tone

• 4 1: RF fwd in line with LF, towards Lady's R side | 1/4 to R. Body turns slightly more

  • Arms to normal position

Follower

• 2 3 4 1: As Advanced Hip Twist

  • Commence in Closed Position.

• 2: LF fwd and across | 3/8 to R

  • Turn at end of previous beat. turn is initiated from hips. Hips turn more than upper body.

  • Flexible turn.

• 3: RF fwd and across towards Man's R side | 3/8 to L

  • Turn at end of previous beat. turn is initiated from hips. Hips turn more than upper body.

  • Flexible turn.

• 4 1: LF fwd in line with RF, then turn to end side and slightly fwd | 1/8 to R, then a further 1/4 to R

Preceding Figures

1. Alemana

2. Continuous Hip Twists

3. Natural Top

4. Rope Spinning

5. Three Alemanas

6. Three Threes

Following Figures

1. Advanced Hip Twists

2. Continuous Hip Twists

3. Circular Hip Twists

4. Rope Spinning