American Rhythm – Rumba Bronze Elements & Techniques | Bob Powers

American Rhythm – Rumba Bronze Elements & Techniques is a comprehensive instructional video featuring Bob Powers & Julia Gorchakova, designed for dancers developing their foundation in American Style Rhythm Rumba at the Bronze level.

The program focuses on essential Rumba elements and techniques, beginning with Cuban Motion and its application through forward and backward movement and Chassés to the left and right. Bob and Julia then progress through fundamental Bronze figures including the Box, First Position Break, Second Position Break, Fifth Position Break, and Open Break.

The instruction continues with important partner actions and turning figures such as the Underarm Turn, Cross Body Lead, Inside and Outside Swivels, Back Spot Turn, Opening Out, and Spirals to both left and right.

With approximately 106 minutes of instruction, this program provides a substantial technical foundation for dancers working on Bronze-level American Rumba technique, movement, and syllabus figures.

Contents

1. Cuban Motion – Forward, Back & Chassés Left/Right
2. Box – Forward Half & Back Half
3. First Position Break
4. Second Position Break
5. Fifth Position Break
6. Open Break
7. Underarm Turn to the Right
8. Cross Body Lead
9. Inside Swivels
10. Outside Swivels
11. Back Spot Turn
12. Opening Out
13. Spiral to the Left
14. Spiral to the Right