RUMBA RIO

Choreographer: Rino Rimoldi

Step Sheet

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The basic rumba step is a quick-quick-slow movement of the feet with one beat of the music on each quick step and two beats on the slow step for four (4) counts

LEFT FOOT FORWARD STEP (QUICK-QUICK-SLOW)

1-2Left foot step forward, right foot step forward next to left heel

3-4Left foot step back next to right, shift weight to left foot

RIGHT FOOT SIDE STEP (QUICK-QUICK-SLOW)

5-6Right foot step to the side, left foot step slightly to the right

7-8Right foot step left next to left foot, shift weight to right foot

GRAPEVINE LEFT WITH ½ TURN TO THE LEFT

1-2Left foot side step, right foot step behind left

3-4Left foot side step (turning ½ to the left), right foot touch next to left

RIGHT FOOT SIDE STEP (QUICK-QUICK-SLOW)

5-6Right foot step to the side, left foot step slightly to the right

7-8Right foot step left next to left foot, shift weight to right foot

LEFT FOOT STEP FORWARD, PIVOT ½ TO THE RIGHT, LEFT FOOT CLOSE

1-2Left foot step forward, pivot ½ to the right shifting weight to right foot

3-4Left foot step forward next to right heel, shift weight to left foot

RIGHT FOOT BACK STEP (QUICK-QUICK-SLOW)

5-6Right foot step back, left foot step in place

7-8Right foot step forward next to left heel, shift weight to right foot

LEFT FOOT SIDE STEP (QUICK-QUICK-SLOW)

1-2Left foot step to the side, right foot step slightly to the left

3-4Left foot step next to right foot, shift weight to left foot

GRAPEVINE RIGHT WITH ½ TURN TO THE RIGHT

5-6Right foot side step, left foot step behind right

7-8Right foot side step (turning ½ to the right), left foot touch next to right

LEFT FOOT SIDE STEP (QUICK-QUICK-SLOW)

1-2Left foot step to the side, right foot step slightly to the left

3-4Left foot step right next to right foot, shift weight to left foot

RIGHT FOOT STEP FORWARD, PIVOT ½ TO THE LEFT, RIGHT FOOT CLOSE

5-6Right foot step forward, pivot ½ to the left shifting weight to left foot

7-8Right foot step forward next to left heel, shift weight to right foot

LEFT FOOT BACK STEP (QUICK-QUICK-SLOW)

1-2Left foot step back, right foot step in place

3-4Left foot step forward next to right heel, shift weight to left foot

RIGHT FOOT SIDE STEP (QUICK-QUICK-SLOW)

5-6Right foot step to the side, left foot step slightly to the right

7-8Right foot step next to left foot, shift weight to right foot

LEFT FOOT FORWARD STEP, PIVOT ½ RIGHT, REPEAT

1-2Left foot step forward, pivot ½ to the right shifting weight to right foot

3-4Repeat and start dance over

REPEAT

Music

About the Choreographer

Rino Rimoldi

Rino Rimoldi is a dynamic choreographer and performer known for their innovative dance style and infectious energy. With four captivating pieces archived, Rino continues to inspire audiences and fellow artists alike through their passion for movement and storytelling.

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