RUMBABy: Chan, Del Fierro, Domingo, Sonico, Ventayen and Woo

INTRODUCTION

Rumba is MUSIC

Rumba is performed on drums, but contains intensely

musical concepts and practices

Form, melody, listening and interaction are all integral

parts of Rumba

What is Rumba?

The Rumba is a dance that tells a story of love and passion between a strong, male

lover and a coy, teasing woman

Full of sensual movements, the Rumba is considered by many to

be the sexiest of the ballroom dances.

"Rumba" is a term that refers to a variety of dances or a "dance

party."

HISTORY OF RUMBA

The 3 Forms of Rumba

Yumba, Guaguanco, and Columbia first appeared in Matanzas around the 1880's

The rumba formed by means of the forced disposition of slaves taken from various African nations and

placed in Cuba

Rumba and its Development

Rumba became a key part of Cuban culture, allowing community, and

expression among the people

Rumba and its Development

Rumba was looked down upon by the elite, and was considered

immoral and danger

The rumba is often referred to as the "grandfather of the Latin dances."

Originating in Cuba, it first came to the United States in the early 1920s. The Rumba is the slowest of the five competition Latin and American dances.

CHARACTERISTICS

• Slow• Serious• Romantic dance• Flirtation between partners• Rhythmic body movements• Hip actions• Steamy scenes of passion

RUMBA STYLE

Let’s do it Rumba style!

• The slow, romantic, flirtatious dance of Rumba has a basic rhythm:

quick-quick-slow

• Rumba music has 4 beats per measure in a 4/4 time. 1 full step = 2 measures of music. Tempo usually ranges from 104 to 108 beats per minute.

Characteristics of Rumba

Strong and direct walks lead by the ball of the foot.

Knee-straighteningFigure-eight hip rolls

Swiveling of the feet

Rumba Steps

• Fan• Hockey Stick• Alemana Turn• Aida• Open Hip Twist• La Elenita• Fencing Line• Hip Rolls• El Paseo

USES

Uses of Rhumba

Rumba is usually used in international dancing competitions and in slow rumba ballroom dancing. It is considered as one of the slowest of the five competitive Latin dances.

Rumba is also used in Africa as African style music. They use it in parties and social festivals in their culture.

BENEFICIAL VALUE OF RUMBA

Benefits of Rumba

1. Rumba can be used as one form of exercise to keep you healthy and fit.

2. In Rumba you learn graceful steps in dancing also you can compete in international dancing competitions

3. Rumba can give you self confidence and developing communicating skills in expressing your self through creative dance movement .

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