This is the first of the basic Rumba steps – the Side basic step! This the easiest of all the Rumba basic steps and often called the baby step of the Rumba. You should have no problems getting it quickly.
Dance: Rumba
Move: The side basic step
Level: Absolute Beginner
Rumba Dance Steps (Videos)
Learn Rumba dance steps with our videos below. Our Rumba videos break everything down from the timing, steps, to lead and follow and more so that you can learn how to Rumba easily. Pick your Rumba move below to get started:
Quick Links (Easiest to hardest):
Beginner Guide: Rumba Dance Steps (Start Here) - Free to all
How to count the Rumba - Free to all
#1. Rumba basic #1: Side Basic Step - Free to all
#2. Rumba basic #2: The Box Step - Free to all
#3. Crossover Breaks - Free to all
#4. Slow Underarm Turn
#5. Open break & Underarm Turn
#6. Side Rocks in Rumba (Cucarachas)
#7. The Crossbody Lead
#8. Rumba Dance Combination - Beginner Level
#9. The back breaks in Rumba
#10. Circular Rumba walks
#11. Arm Styling in Circular Rumba walks
#12. She Turns, He Turns, She Turns
#13. Hammerlock walks in Rumba
#14. The opening out move
#15. Lady's styling in opening out
Rumba Technique & Tips:
#1. Spot Turn Technique
#2. Ladies series tip #1 - Elbow in turns
Latest Rumba Dance Steps:
Rumba Practice Drill – All Levels
Here is a great practice drill with some beginner Rumba steps that you can use to practice your timing and technique.
We have included “counts” to the music in real time to help you practice at home.
Lesson: Rumba Practice Drill – All Levels (For men and women)
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Lady’s Arm styling for Opening Out Rumba Move
You already learned how to do the Opening out move in Rumba. In this lesson Kim shows 2 options for arm styling for that same move. The arms is what makes this move special so pay close attention to the variations!
Dance: Rumba
Move: Arm styling for Opening out move
Level: Intermediate
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The Opening Out – Intermediate Rumba dance step
Here is an intermediate Rumba move where the ladies switch from the man’s right arm to left arm. There is a lot hip action and arm styling for both men and women. And the best part is it’s super easy to get into it from the basic box.
Dance: Rumba
Move: The opening out
Level: Intermediate
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Hammerlock Walks – Intermediate Rumba Dance Steps
This intermediate rumba dance step is great for the dancers who want to spice up their Rumba. Here you will be doing a hammerlock turn with Rumba walks in a circle.
Dance: Rumba
Move: Hammerlock Walks
Level: Intermediate
RUMBA DANCE LESSON (CLICK HERE)
Ladies series Tip #1 in Rumba – Elbow tip for underarm turns
Today we are introducing a new series just for ladies out there. In this series we’ll be giving technique and styling tips applicable to followers. This first tip is about keeping your elbow at a 90 degree angle for all Rumba turns.
Dance: Rumba
Move: Ladies series tip #1 – Elbow tip
Level: All Levels
Elbow Tip for Turns
Spot Turn Technique (Applicable in Rumba and Cha Cha)
In this dancing lesson we break down the technique of doing “spot turns”. We cover the foot positions, the amounts of turn, brushing and leg styling. The spot turn figure is done a lot in Rumba and Cha Cha either solo or underarm – so it will be very useful to you!
Figure: Spot Turn Technique
Level: All Levels
MASTER YOUR TURNS NOW