Written by Elisabeth Romain and published by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), this sixth-edition technique manual provides a structured reference for International Latin Rumba.
The book introduces essential principles of Rumba technique, including musical timing, hip movement, weight transfer, walking actions, footwork, body positions and partner coordination. It then presents the prescribed syllabus figures through technical charts detailing foot positions, timing, alignment, amount of turn, footwork, precedes and follows.
Topics Covered
- Rumba timing and musical rhythm
- Hip actions, weight transfer and walking technique
- Dance holds and body positions
- Footwork, alignment and amount of turn
- Lead and follow principles
- Figure analysis and technical terminology
- Precedes, follows and technical notes
Contents – 27 Rumba Syllabus Figures
Student–Teacher
- Basic Movements
- Cucarachas
- New York
- Spot Turns
- Underarm Turns
- Shoulder to Shoulder
- Hand to Hand
- Progressive Walks
- Side Steps
- Cuban Rocks
Associate
- Fan
- Alemana
- Hockey Stick
- Natural Top
- Opening Out
- Natural Opening Out Movement
- Closed Hip Twist
Licentiate
- Open Hip Twist
- Reverse Top
- Opening Out from Reverse Top
- Aida
- Spiral Turns (Spiral, Curl & Rope Spinning)
Fellow
- Sliding Doors
- Fencing
- Three Threes
- Three Alemanas
- Hip Twists (Advanced, Continuous & Circular)
Who Is This Book For?
This book is suitable for ISTD examination candidates, Latin dance teachers, coaches and competitive dancers who want to strengthen their understanding of Rumba technique and prescribed syllabus figures.
Effy –
Nice book 📕 👍Look forward to watch