Fencing
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
2: LF fwd | No turn
Start in Fan Position.
3: Transfer weight to RF
Contract L arm
4 1: LF to side in PP | 1/8 to L
Extend L arm across body to R, then sharply extend it to L
2: RF fwd and across in PP, R knee flexed | No turn
Retain tone in L arm
3: Transfer weight to LF
Retain tone in L arm
4 1: RF to side in Open CPP | 1/4 to R
Take required hold
Follower
2: Closed RF to LF | No turn
Start in Fan Position
3: LF fwd
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.
L leg straight out to side.
2: LF fwd and across in PP, L knee flexed | No turn
3: Transfer weight to RF
4 1: LF to side in Open CPP | 1/4 to L
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.