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title: 11 Rumba Rhythm%3A Hips
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on incorporating the rumba rhythm into hip movements, teaching how to initiate motion from the center and optionally add steps for a dance-like feel.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Stand with weight evenly distributed and both feet connected to the floor.
- Initiate hip movement from the center, not the knees, for a relaxed and rhythmic motion.
- Slightly activate glutes to create a sharper and clearer rhythm in the hips.
- Practice the rumba rhythm with counts like 'one, and, and four' to sync hip movements.
- When adding steps, shift weight fully into one leg before stepping on the next beat.
- Play with body shapes and movement around the room while maintaining the hip rhythm.

##REMEMBER
- The movement originates from the center of the body, not the knees, for a natural flow.
- Use glute activation to enhance the sharpness and rhythm of hip motions.
- Weight transfer is key when stepping, shifting fully into one leg to free the other for movement.
- Focus on dancing the rhythm rather than treating it as an exercise for a more expressive feel.
- You can choose to stay in place or add steps, adapting the movement to your preference.
- Let the hip movement travel up the spine to incorporate full-body groove and fluidity.
