Opening Out to Right and Left

Rumba Opening Out to Right and Left

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, part weight | No turn
- It's a "lighter" lead to turn Lady 90' in this figure (vs. a much stronger turning lead in Closed Hip Twist.) Do shaping a bit.
3: Transfer weight to RF
4 1: Close LF to RF
2: RF to side, part weight
3: Transfer weight to LF
4 1: Close RF to LF

Follower

2: RF back, at a 90" angle to Man on his R side | 1/4 to R
- Turn is started on "&" of previous beat
- It may appear to be side step, but it really need to be back step, keep thighs tight together.
- However upper body can turn and "open up" to audience.
- R arm/chest going back to open up "big".
3: Transfer weight fwd to LF
4 1: RF fwd, then turn to end RF to side | 1/4 to L
- Lady places R hand on his L shoulder - no rush on this. Just need arm to connect, delay putting Lady's R hand on Man's shoulder.
- In advanced form, this step can be taken fwd in line with other foot (or slightly cross, forward walk turn), then turn 1/2 to end at the 90" angle to Man. Settle and pressure into hand first, before stepping LF back.
2: LF back at a 90" angle to Man on his L side | 1/4 to L
3: Transfer weight fwd to RF
4 1: F fwd, then turn to end LF to side | 1/4 to R
- In advanced form, this step can be taken fwd in line with other foot, then turn 1/2 to end at the 90" angle to Man.
- Regain normal hold at end of 6.

Note:

Man is dancing a LF Cucaracha and RF Cucaracha.
Turn on step 1 and 4 are made at end of previous beat.
An Extended Forward Walk may be used on steps 3 & 6.
Variations (Silver & Gold):
- Man may place R hand on Lady's back on 6, release L hand hold. Lady: place L hand on Man's R shoulder and turn 1/4 R into step 1 of following figure to 90 degree. Normal hold is regained on step 3 of following figure.
- Man may lead lady fwd towards his R side on last step of preceding figure and then turn 1/4 R on RF keeping his feet together, at the same time leading Lady to turn R
  - Lady LF fwd in line with RF towards Man's R side, then turn 1/2 R on LF to end LF back at a 90 degree angle to Man. No turn on step 1 of the following Opening Out Movement.

Preceding Figures

Following Figures

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