International Style Latin Open Bronze Rumba Variations
Take your International Latin Rumba beyond the basic Bronze syllabus with this detailed instructional program taught by Donald Johnson & Kasia Kozak, former British Open Rising Star Latin Champions. Designed for dancers who already understand the core syllabus figures, this video introduces practical variations and technical developments that can be incorporated into social dancing, showcases, examinations, and competition routines.
Rather than focusing solely on choreography, the instructors explain the technical principles that create more dynamic and expressive movement. Throughout the program, dancers learn how to improve body action, rotational control, timing, spirals, swivels, delayed actions, and partner communication while maintaining authentic International Latin Rumba technique.
The course begins with a review of essential Rumba fundamentals before progressing into enhanced versions of many popular Bronze syllabus figures.
Topics Covered
Fundamental Rumba Technique
- Introduction to Basic Rumba Technique
- Body Action & Movement Principles
- Timing & Musical Interpretation
- Lead and Follow Skills
Figure Variations & Technical Development
- Fan
- Delayed Leg Action
- Swivels
- Alemana
- Man’s Overturned Action
- Delayed Action for Lady
- Man’s Alemana Variation
- Hockey Stick
- Quick Switch
- Continuous Swivels
- Natural Top
- Continuous Underarm Turn
- Open Break Variation
- Opening Out to Right and Left
- Syncopated Breakaway
- Syncopated Run Around
- Natural Opening Out Movement
- Syncopated Change of Place
- Continuous Opening Out
- Closed Hip Twist
- Cucarachas Variation
- Progressive Walks Forward & Backward
- Spiral Actions
- Overturned Walks with Underarm Turn
Dance Demonstration
A complete demonstration integrating the techniques and variations covered throughout the program into a cohesive Rumba performance.
Training Benefits
- Expand Bronze-level Rumba vocabulary
- Improve body action and Cuban motion
- Develop stronger swivels and spiral actions
- Enhance timing and musical interpretation
- Improve partnership coordination
- Create more expressive competition routines
- Strengthen lead-and-follow communication
Suitable For
- Bronze Rumba students
- International Latin competitors
- Dance teachers and coaches
- Medal test candidates
- Social dancers seeking technical improvement
Whether you are preparing for competitions, refining your syllabus technique, or looking to add greater variety to your dancing, this program provides practical methods for transforming basic Bronze figures into more sophisticated and performance-ready International Latin Rumba.
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