2nd lesson on the beautiful Rumba dance . .
>> Basic step (man's part) is: Side on R foot, forward rock (forw on L & rock back onto R); then side on L foot & back rock (back on R foot & rock forward onto L foot)
>> Forward X-Overs with Lady's underarm turn: Man steps side on R foot & releases his R hand from her back. They then both turn to a side by side position & both do a forward rock. They turn back to face each other & step to the side (man on L, girl on R foot). Then turn to side by side position & both do a forward rock step.
>> Do '3' of these forward rock steps (1 QQ, 2 QQ, 3 QQ . . ). But on the last one - 4QQ - after the side step, the man will turn & do a back rock. She will turn, step forward onto her L foot, turn on that foot . . then they both step forward going back to where they were, and side step to face each other. *note: girls - try NOT TO TURN while you are taking that 1st forward step - turn AFTER you take that step. So - step forward under his arm onto your L foot, then turn (keeping your weight on that same foot), then step forward and to the side (now back to your partner).
>> Back Crosses: Both step to the side (man on R, girl on L). Then, keeping connected with both hands, turn & step into a side by side back rock. Then turn to face each other again, take a side step, and turn & do another back rock (on the other side). *But this time, the man must release his R hand from her back to be able to open up enough to be able to do this back rock. Repeat on the other side, and then again on this side - to get you to 4 measures (1QQ, 2QQ, 3QQ, 4QQ)
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.
