Ballroom Dance - Beginner - Rumba
CERA Recreation Complex • 3300 Bryant Irvin Rd Fort Worth, TX 76109 Organized by Corporate Employees Recreation AssociationAbout this event
Description
We're sorry, but this activity is over. The last meeting was Thursday, April 25, 2024.
Full of sensual movements, the Rumba is considered by many to be the sexiest of the ballroom dances. "Rumba" is a term that refers to a variety of dances or a "dance party." This dance of love is one of the most popular ballroom dances and is seen around the world at nightclubs, parties, weddings and dance competitions. The distinctive hip movement, called Cuban Motion, is a very important element of the Rumba. These hip movements and characteristic sways of the Rumba are generated by the bending and straightening of the knees. The intensity of the Rumba is increased by sharp eye contact that is maintained between the man and the woman. The basic rhythm of the Rumba is quick-quick-slow with distinctive side-to-side hip movements. Hip movements are exaggerated, but are not generated by the hips - they are simply a result of good foot, ankle, knee and leg action. Rumba music is written with four beats to each measure, in 4/4 time. One full step is completed in two measures of music. Rumba rhythms, while once influenced by African-style music, have found their way into Country Western, Blues, Rock, and other popular music types.
Age Category
Adult
Prerequisites
Ballroom Dance Associate Membership
or Ballroom Dance Guest Membership
or Staff Member - CERA - Annual
or Staff Member - CERA - Lifetime
Instructor
Maghen Garrett
Multiple Instructors