ZuRumba dance Technique and developing your ZuRumba Style
In order to create the right look when dancing ZuRumba it is necessary to dance on the balls of your feet, although the men may not stand as lifted on the balls of their feet as the women do. The dancers have soft knees rather than straight legs and soft hips. The position of the body is upright and the heart is lifted but not strained. In ZuRumba, as in other Latin Dances there is not an overly forced movement of the hips, this is more a consequence of changing weight from one foot to the other in the correct fashion.
This soft sway of the hips and transference of weight over the feet is typical of the movement required when travelling forward and back or travelling forward across and around your partner. Another aspect of ZuRumba movement is when the couples come together and dance closely. The follower dances on the balls of their feet (heels off the ground — as if tip-toeing on hot sand) with a twisting motion so that their steps become more of a “grind” (as if stubbing out a cigarette) which emphasises their hip movements — this is less important for the man. It is important to always fully shift your weight from one foot to the other. Finally, unless the music is really slow, always take smallish steps. When the music is particularly slow you will need to lengthen your footwork, but steps should never be overdone. Footwork needs to always be clear and tidy otherwise your steps will become confused and you will lose your body movement and the timing. Footwork is the most important element of the dance. When this is achieved you will gain confidence and will start to acquire real grace and control.
Weight distribution and balance
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