Tonight's Focus -- Rumba
You'll find half an hour of instruction focused usually on a
single dance, and half an hour to practice with the guidance
of the designated substitute coaches (Bruce & Hilary).
Bring your dance shoes. Bring a partner if you can.
But must of all, come ready to make your dancing better.
8pm-8:30pm -- Focus on Rumba
A basic rumba pattern will be reviewed. I picked a simple pattern
so that those of you with rumba experience can concentrate on HOW
to do the pattern. While beginners are practicing the pattern,
I'll cover some more advanced issues:
* directions of motion
* the connection
* what to do with the "free" foot
* closed thighs
* settled hips
8:30pm-9pm -- practice (any dance)
Work on the focus dance, or the dance of your choice.
Bruce will circulate, and offer suggestions, respond to
questions, etc.
Hilary will not be there this week. She is in trial in Peoria.
-- Bruce Leasure
---- the basic rumba pattern
Note: the "turn" for the woman happens on the "&"
4-1 2 3 basic (man rock forward)
4-1 2 3 basic
4-1 2 3 basic
4-1 2 3 fan
&-4-1 2 3 ...
4-1 2 3 hockey stick
&-4-1 2 3 ...
4-&-1 2 3 open hip twist to
&-4-1 2 3 fan position