1. Rumba

Music: Danced in 4/4 timing, the music has 4 even beats with the accent on the first beat of the bar. Slow sensual melodies are used, often with vocals.

Characteristics: Using “Cuban Motion”, this dance should display a sensuous movement of the hips and a sense of flirtation between the man and lady. The various rhythms and body expressions make this a very popular dance to watch and to participate in.


Bolero | Cha Cha | Country Waltz | Cowboy Cha-Cha | Foxtrot | Jitterbug | Jive | Mambo | Merengue | Paso | Peabody | Rumba | Salsa | Two-Step | Samba | East-Coast Swing | Tango | Viennese Waltz | Waltz | West-Coast Swing
An image of a couple dancing during their ballroom dance lesson.