Natural Opening Out Movement

Rumba Natural Opening Out Movement

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

Start in Closed Position.

• 2: LF to side in RSP | Slight body turn to R

• 3: Transfer weight to RF

• 4 1: Close LF to RF to end in Closed Position | Slight body turn to L to normal position

Follower

• 2: RF back in RSP | 1/2 to R

  • Turn is started at end of previous beat

• 3: Transfer weight to LF

• 4 1: RF fwd and slightly across LF, then continue to turn to end side in Closed Position | 1/4 to L, then another 1/4 to L

Preceding Figures

1. Alemana

2. Natural Top

3. Opening Out To Right And Left

4. Rope Spinning

5. Three Alemanas

Following Figures

1. Basic Movements: Open (4-6)

2. Basic Movements: Closed (4-6)

3. Underarm Turn To R

4. Fan (4-6)

5. Reverse Top (Man turns 1/8 L on 3 to contact position, placing LF in front of RF as Cuban Cross. Lady turns an additional 1/8 on 3 to end wih RF back and slightly side)