American Rhythm Syllabus Bronze Rumba – Donald Johnson

American Rhythm Syllabus – Bronze Rumba with Donald Johnson and Kasia Kozak provides a structured introduction to a selection of Bronze-level figures in American Style Rumba.

The program begins with fundamental figures including the Side Basic, Fifth Position Breaks, Box, Cross-Body Lead, and Outside Partner Breaks. These are followed by dedicated demonstrations that bring the first group of figures together before the course progresses to additional material.

The next sections introduce the Slow Underarm Turn, Open Break and Underarm Turn, Crossover Breaks, Crossover and Side Rocks, and Open Rumba Walks. Further lessons cover Shoulder Checks, Cradle Circle, Quick Underarm Turn and Loop, Open Circular Walks, and a Spot Turn Combination.

Demonstration sections are included throughout the program, showing groups of figures together after they have been introduced individually. The course concludes with a Dance Demonstration, giving students an opportunity to see the material presented in a continuous dance context.

With approximately 82 minutes of video instruction, this program provides a clear, progressive reference for dancers studying Bronze American Rhythm Rumba and instructors working with the figures presented in the course.

Course Contents

0. Introduction to Rumba
1. Side Basic
2. Fifth Position Breaks
3. Box
4. Cross-Body Lead
5. Outside Partner Breaks
   5.1 Demonstration of Figures 1–5
6. Slow Underarm Turn
7. Open Break and Underarm Turn
8. Crossover Breaks
9. Crossover and Side Rocks
10. Demonstration of Figures 6–10
11. Open Rumba Walks
12. Shoulder Checks
13. Cradle Circle
14. Quick Underarm Turn and Loop
15. Open Circular Walks
16. Spot Turn Combination
    15.1 Demonstration of Figures 11–15
17. Dance Demonstration

What You Will Study

The program covers three progressive groups of Rumba material:

Figures 1–5

• Side Basic
• Fifth Position Breaks
• Box
• Cross-Body Lead
• Outside Partner Breaks
• Demonstration of Figures 1–5

Figures 6–10

• Slow Underarm Turn
• Open Break and Underarm Turn
• Crossover Breaks
• Crossover and Side Rocks
• Open Rumba Walks
• Demonstration of Figures 6–10

Figures 11–15

• Shoulder Checks
• Cradle Circle
• Quick Underarm Turn and Loop
• Open Circular Walks
• Spot Turn Combination
• Demonstration of Figures 11–15

The program finishes with a complete Dance Demonstration.