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Rumba Music

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Rumba


Stefano Di Filippo & Anna Melnikova

"Song From a Secret Garden"
DanceLife: Ballroom Orchestra & Singers


Song from a Secret Garden (Rumba / 25 Bpm) - Dancelife: Bailador Latino


Rhythm & Timing:

How to Count the Basic Rhythm:2, 3, 4 1 (hold foot position on count 1)
Time Signature:4/4 (4 beats per bar of music)
Accent:accent on count 1, secondary accent on count 4
Beat Value:count 2=1 beat,
count 3=1 beat,
count 4 1= 2 beats
Tempo for Professionals & Amateurs: 104 beats per minute
Tempo for Pro-am: 108 beats per minute




Song Examples:
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Vintage Rumba"Love Walked In"
by Dinah Washington
Love
Traditional Latin Rumba"Sin Ti" by Luis Miguel
 Sin
Contemporary Rumba"Secret" by Maroon 5
Secret



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International Rumba music!




Description:

Although the rumba appears in both Latin American and American styles, there is a great variation between the two styles, in fact, the rumba seems to be almost an entirely different dance between the versions. Not only is the timing different, but also the tempo of the music used and the trademark hip actions between the two styles is noticeably different. In the International rumba, the hip action is marked by landing on a straight leg and then gently swinging the hip over it. The character of the International rumba is one of sensuality and romance. The movements is typified with beautiful lines and an emphasis on the rhythmic hip action.

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