Rumba Syllabus
These are the syllabus steps for the Rumba, as listed in the British Dance Council Rulebook here.
Videos are by Ballroom Guide, iDanceTW, Principles of movement and DancePartner2000 - many thanks for these excellent resources! Step descriptions can also be found on Ballroom Guide here.
Nomenclature
- L: Left
- R: Right
- PP: Promenade Position
- CPP: Counter Promenade Position
Basic Movements - Closed - Open - In Place - Alternative
Forward Walk & Backward Walk
Fan
Hockey Stick
New York to L & R Side Positions - Check from Open CPP and/or Open PP
Spot Turns to L & R (including Switch & Underarm Turns)
Natural Top (ending A or B)
Hand to Hand to R & L Side Positions (Open PP & Open CPP)
Cucarachas
Shoulder to Shoulder
Side Steps to L & R
Cuban Rocks
Alemana from Fan Position
Alemana from Open Position with L to R Hand Hold
Alemana from Open Position with R to R Hand Hold
Opening Out to R & L
Natural Opening Out Movement
Close(d) Hip Twist
Reverse Top
Open Hip Twist
Opening Out from Reverse Top
Aida (Fallaway)
Spiral Turns
The Spiral
Spiral to Open Position - Fan Position - to Open CPP - to Reverse Top
The Curl
Rope Spinning
Alemana may be checked to Open CPP
Advanced Opening Out Movement
Sliding Doors
Fencing
Three Threes
Three Alemanas
Hip Twists - Advanced - Continuous - Continuous Circular