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title: 9 Rumba Rhythm%3A Footwork
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## 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.
