Rumba
Rumba “The Dance of Love” is distinguished by its romantic feel and sense of flirtation between the man and lady. It is non progressive and has continuous, smooth Cuban hip Motion. It is danced to slower sensuous latin rhythms and contemporary ballads.
Rumba’s roots are in Cuba, although other versions existed in other areas of the Caribbean and Latin America. It is believed to have derived from dances performed by gatherings of slaves and free Africans of Cuba in the mid 1800′s. Before the second world war the middle class Cubans danced a version known as “Son”. This has been adapted to the Ballroom Rumba that is danced today.
Latin music was introduced to America in the late 1920′s and the popularity of Rumba music and dancing continued to grow in the 30′s and 40′s. Rumba was standardised as a ballroom dance in the mid 1950′s.
Rumba can be taught in private lessons or group classes. It is one of the earlier dances introduced to those new to dancing due to its slow rhythms. It leads to an almost instant feeling of being able to dance. It is a favourite with wedding couples. “Everything” By Michael Bublé and “Sway” by Dean Martin are Rumba examples.
As one of the core Firefly dances, Rumba is introduced in the casual Dance Sampler class and in Latin & Ballroom for Beginners Level I.
If you are interested in learning Rumba:
- Check the Dance Sampler schedule.
- Talk to Firefly on 1300 725 977
- Check the Group Timetable for the next Latin & Ballroom for Beginners Level I class.
- Enquire Now
