Silver Rumba - Alemana, Advanced Hip Twist, Walks, Back Check, Spot Turn

[DJeXeStyle]

What is the name of this Rumba-Song ?

[aanw97]

Thanks for your comment. I am not sure what you mean by 'alemana in left to left open position'. I may recognize the step but I haven't heard of that term. In any case, the footwork for any forward step (other than a delayed walk) in Rumba is always 'ball-flat'.

Andy Wong, The Grand Ballroom

[2Pourlavie]

@aanw97 I meant of course left to right open position! According to the IDTA, the footwork for the lady on step 4 of the alemana from fan position is outside edge of toe/flat and position of feet is lf fwd and across w/o weight then turn to finish lf back. I cannot find any information about the same step danced from "normal" open position. there is obviously less overall turn, but will it affect pos of feet or footwork?

[aanw97]

@2Pourlavie

Thanks for your clarification. Yes, in an alemana from any position, the footwork of the left foot going forward and across should always be as you stated, regardless of the amount of turn on that step. This creates a nice body and leg line prior to the turn and establish quickness and clarity on the turn itself. The final position of this step can vary depending on what variation follows or style of the turn itself. This would have to be demonstrated to be fully understood.

[2Pourlavie]

very nice amalgamation....didn't expect anything else:) You are an inspiration!! Is the footwork or technique of the alemana in left to left open position any different?

[aanw97]

With Rumba music, there are 4 beats to each bar of music counting 1234, 1234, etc. In International style Rumba, there are 3 steps to each bar of music. One step is taken on beat '2', one step on beat '3" and one step is taken on beats '41'. That means this step takes 2 beats. For example, in the forward basic, it is danced LF fwd on beat 2, replace on RF back on beat 3, and LF to side on beats 41. I hope this helps you. Andy Wong, The Grand Ballroom

[jilanbu]

@aanw97

I'm a big fan of yours, I always watch your demos to get some ideas and learn some steps, the reason I like most of your demo is that you made it clear and easier to learn. I love it! My question is what is the name of this music? I would like to purchase it. Also, the demo on the Waltz, I believe which music is "Sherezada" I really fall in love to it, but unfuturnately I couldn't find the CD no where. Please give me advise.

[aanw97]

@jilanbu

The music is called 'Sailing' and it comes from an old CD called 'The Ultimate Latin Album- Vol. 1' by WRD Music Ltd. It is most likely not made anymore. The Waltz song is called 'Scherherazade' and it also comes from another old CD called Shall We Dance Vol. 3 by a Japanese orchestra named The New Down Beats Orchestra. I doubt that you will find these cds anywhere now.

Andy Wong, The Grand Ballroom

[utoopuser]

I am still working on bronze, so pardon my ignorance. I can't find any logic in the way of counting in this lesson. Is there an explanation?

[KenKY4]

Very nicely danced.

[Czerniakowska]

Very nice but this is a heck of a complicated figure for Silver level.

[LoriBethValentine]

@Czerniakowska Not really, since this is all straight timing. The only slightly difficult part of the whole thing (that I see) is to have the lady step BACK when the man checks forward at the end of the walk around turn, unless the man guides the lady back by the shoulder

[Czerniakowska]

@LoriBethValentine

You're absolutely right. Many figures contain elements that present lead problems, particularly when dancing with an inexperienced partner or one who is unfamiliar with one's routine. One possible means of overcoming such difficulties is for the man to carry and occasionally apply a cattle prod to a dilatory or particularly stupid partner, though this may be outside permitted rules in some competitive events. Use of a taser gun in such circumstances is wholly unjustified.

[Veroaah]

Great vid, thanks! (: I'm almost getting my grade at bronze, but I can't wait untill I learn the Rumba. It is such a lovely and gracefull dance!

[chankooncheng]

correction 'precised'.

[chankooncheng]

excellent, clear & precise demo.

[alissaxblack]

Isn't there supposed to be more pushing down in the toes?

[aanw97]

The technique in intern. style rumba is to straighten the leg on each fwd and back step by using 'ball-flat, knee straight'. The straightening & flexing of each leg give rise to body rhythm known as 'cuban motion'. Using strong foot pressure into the floor on each step will increase the quality of leg action & body rhythm. Top competitors can certainly do more than what we show on our video. But it is appropriate for Silver level students.

Andy Wong- The Grand Ballroom

[LoriBethValentine]

@aanw97 Thank you for the explanation of the Intermediate style of footwork. That is very helpful

The posture and motion of man and lady are extremely good

[mlasscor]

your shoes don't make noise. How must dance shoes be?

Nice videos!

[pinballrobbie]

congratulations on a well presented video series,I have learnt and used many of the dance steps you have shown thanks to you.Please keep up the good work.

[Czerniakowska]

Oh Lord, this looks difficult!

[Bleedingroses1980]

the conection you had was very nice to watch. it really demonstrates the importance of a good frame