9 Rumba Rhythm%3A Footwork

COURSE: Latin Blues Volume 2

FOCUS: This lesson focuses on practicing rumba rhythm footwork, specifically a step pattern with weight shifts and ball-of-foot techniques to maintain groove.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Step to the side, then together, and use the ball of the foot for the middle step to ease movement.
• Keep your feet under your body to facilitate easier travel in different directions.
• Practice the rhythm slowly as one, two and a half, and four to internalize the timing.
• Avoid rushing the music; take it nice and relaxed to maintain control.

REMEMBER:

• Rumba rhythm can be expressed in many ways, with this being one option for footwork.
• Using the ball of the foot in steps helps maintain groove, especially at faster tempos.
• The pattern involves a sequence of steps and weight shifts to build foundational movement.