First night of the Rumba dance . .
Basic step: Man steps side step w/his R foot. Then a small forward step w/his L foot, rock back onto his R. Side step to the L, step back onto R foot, and rock forward onto L foot. Her steps are the 'exact' opposite.
Count each Slow (that would be the 'side steps') as 1, 2, 3, 4 - ie: 1, quick quick, 2 quick quick, 3 quick quick, 4 quick. (quicks are the rock steps)
Forward Crossovers: Man starts this pattern exactly the same - step to the side w/the R foot. But this time, he releases his R hand from her back; and they both turn (to side x side position) and do a forward rock step (forward, then back onto the other foot). They then turn to face each other & both do a side step (switch hand holds), open up on the other side & both do a rock step. Repeat 2 more times (a total of 4 times - 1QQ, 2QQ, 3QQ, 4QQ)
Note: when you finish with the last (4QQ), you are both back at the beginning - Man steps side to the R, and she steps side to the L - *go right back to the beginning - the basic step.
So 4 measures of the basic steps, 4 measures of the Forward Crossovers, 4 measures of the basic, 4 measures of the forward crossovers.
On the last week of dance lessons We have a "wrap up party". Dance classes are not open to the public – members or guests only.
All students bring a food item – ie: appetizers, quartered sandwiches, veggies, or whatever. All foods are placed on tables at the front, and everyone helps themselves buffet style at intermission.
Students can bring their own water, pop, or juice.
