These syncretic styles would later be referred to as "rumba", a word that also meant "party". Traditionally, the three main styles of rumba are yambú, columbia and guaguancó, each of …

The Rumba has both Spanish and African roots. The native Rumba was around as early as the 16th century when imported slaves spread the dance to the Caribbean Islands. It was most …

The Rumba Dance class tutorial teaches you everything you need to know about the Rumba from the technique, dance hold, posture, hips action and footwork.

Rumba, ballroom dance of Afro-Cuban folk-dance origin that became internationally popular in the early 20th century. Best known for the dancers’ subtle side to side hip movements with the …

Rumba is a spot dance which means the couple does not travel around the dance floor like in many other dances, but rather stays in one location. It is done to music with slow tempo and …

Rumba is characterized by smooth, subtle hip motion and a heavy walking step. The slower rhythm of the Rumba allows for dancers to develop the distinctive hip action of Latin dances …

Originating in the early 20th century, rumba emerged from Afro-Cuban communities, blending African rhythms with Spanish influences. It is characterized by energetic beats, dynamic …

Today, we’ll look at the Rumba, also known as ballroom Rumba or Rhumba, one of the staples of dance competition, a form of ballroom dance that can trace its history back centuries and, …

Rumba is both a family of music rhythms and a dance style that originated in Africa and traveled via the African slave trade to Cuba and the New World.

Jul 10, 2025 · Originating from Cuba in the late 19th century, rumba is deeply rooted in African and Afro-Cuban music and dance traditions. It evolved as a form of social dance and …