Arthur Murray Dances
Rumba
Rumba History
The Rumba was at the beginning of the Cubam and Latin American dance crazes. Danced to music inspired by African rhythms and Spanish melodies, the Americanized Rumba was the basis for the Mambo and Cha Cha. In the U.S., Rumba rhythms have found their way into Country Western, Blues, Rock & Roll, and other popular forms of music.
Rumba Characteristics
The distinctive hop movement of Rumba, called the Cuban Motion, is one of the most important elements of this dance. Introduced in the Rumba, it is an important styling element in a number of popular Latin American dances.
Rumba songs and artists include:
And I Love Her - The Beatles
Besame Mucho - Xavier Cugat
Under The Boardwalk - The Drifters