Rumba Cross (Gold)
Man
Commence in Closed Position, facing DW
Step_# | Steps | Turn | Alignment | Moving |
1 | RF fwd | Facing LOD | LOD | |
2 | LF fwd, long step | Com to turn R | Facing LOD | LOD |
3 | RF closes to LF | 1/4 between 2-3 | Backing Centre | Under Body |
4 | LF to side & slightly back, toe turned in | 1/4 between 3-4, then 1/2 on 4 (Pivot) | Backing LOD to facing LOD | DW |
Step_# | Timing | Rhythm | Position | Rise & Fall | Sway | Footwork |
1 | 12 | S | Closed | L | HT | |
2 | 3 | Q | Closed | Rise e/o 2 | HT | |
3 | 4 | Q | Closed | Up | R | T |
4 | 56 | S | Closed | Up. Lower e/o 4 | TH |
1) The Pivot on step 4 may be turned as little as 3/8
Lady
Commence in Closed Position, backing DW
Step_# | Steps | Turn | Alignment | Moving |
1 | LF back | Backing LOD | LOD | |
2 | RF back, long step | Com to turn R | Backing LOD | LOD |
3 | LF crosses in front of LF | 1/4 between 2-3 | Backing Wall | Under Body |
4 | RF fwd between partner's feet | 1/4 between 3-4, then 1/2 on 4 (Pivot) | Facing LOD to backing LOD | LOD |
Step_# | Timing | Rhythm | Position | Rise & Fall | Sway | Footwork |
1 | 12 | S | Closed | R | TH | |
2 | 3 | Q | Closed | Rise e/o 2 | T | |
3 | 4 | Q | Closed | Up | L | T |
4 | 56 | S | Closed | Up. Lower e/o 4 | TH |
1) The Pivot on step 4 may be turned as little as 3/8
Preceding Figures
Commenced Facing LOD | As described in the charts above |
PreBronze | Natural Pivot Turn |
Gold | Rumba Cross |
Commenced Facing DW | |
PreBronze | Natural Pivot Turn (at a corner) |
Gold | Rumba Cross (at a corner) |
Preceding Step 2 | Commenced Facing LOD |
PreBronze | 1-5 Natural Turn (at a corner) |
Bronze | 1-4 Tipple Chasse to R |
Gold | Tipsy to R |
Preceding Step 2 | Commenced Facing DW |
PreBronze | 1-5 Natural Turn (at a corner) |
Bronze | 1-4 Tipple Chasse to R (at a corner) |
Gold | Tipsy to R |
Following Figures
Ended Facing DC | Having turned only 3/8 on step 4 |
PreBronze | Forward Lock |
Ended Facing LOD | As described in the charts above |
PreBronze | Quarter Turn to the R; Natural Turn; 5-6 Natural Spin Turn; Forward Lock |
Silver | 5-10 Running Right Turn |
Gold | Tipsy to L |
Ended Facing DW of new LOD | At a corner, having turned only 3/8 on step 4 |
PreBronze | Quarter Turn to the R; Natural Turn; Natural Turn with Hesitation; Natural Pivot Turn; Natural Spin Turn; Forward Lock |
Silver | Running Right Turn; 5-10 Running Right Turn |
Gold | Tipsy to L |