American Rhythm Syllabus Bronze Rumba – Donald Johnson

American Rhythm Syllabus – Bronze Rumba is an instructional video presented by Donald Johnson and Kasia Kozak, covering the Bronze American Rhythm Rumba syllabus for beginning and intermediate dancers. The course introduces the essential figures and techniques that form the foundation of American Style Rumba, providing a structured approach for students developing their technical skills and instructors teaching the Bronze syllabus.

The lessons progress through the required Bronze figures with demonstrations that illustrate timing, partner connection, body action, and smooth transitions between movements. Rather than focusing on choreography, the course emphasizes the correct execution of individual syllabus figures, helping dancers develop consistent technique, Cuban motion, balance, and lead-and-follow skills that can be applied in both social dancing and syllabus examinations.

With approximately 82 minutes of instruction, this video serves as a practical reference for studying the complete Bronze Rumba syllabus while building confidence and a solid technical foundation.

Course Contents

1. Butterfly
2. Check and Circular Walk
3. Romantic Sways
4. Hip Twist and Spin
5. Side Breaks

Demonstration – Figures 1–5

6. Crossover Break and Walk Around Turn
7. Alternating Underarm Turns
8. Cross Body Lead with Inside Turn
9. Back Spot Turn
10. Extended Box

Demonstration – Figures 6–10