Rumba. Music for ballroom dancing.

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RUMBA

It is hard to believe that the rumba was originally a wedding dance. Over time, the dance has transformed and gained an even more intimate touch. Emotional content, manifested in smooth movements and wide steps, expresses the close connection of the partners.

Rumba is music of love and drama of feelings for ballroom dancing

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The home of the rumba is Cuba. The original version of the dance has undergone serious changes in Europe and the United States. Currently, the following varieties of this sensual dance are distinguished:

ballroom rumba;
Cuban (Afro-Rumba), which in turn is divided into Guaguanco, Colombia, and Yamba.

Initially, the rumba was performed with musical accompaniment at a faster tempo than modern ballroom. The dance contained elements that imitated the movements of people from real life. For example, the cucaracha was a way to crush cockroaches, and the spot turn was a dance of slaves around the wheel of a cart. There is a logical explanation, because originally the dance was a wedding dance and contained information about the family obligations of the spouses. The ballroom rumba is characterized by the fluidity of movements.

The rumba is considered one of the most sensual and emotionally fulfilling modern ballroom dances. In its modern form, it appeared in 1930 in the United States. It combines several elements from different versions of the dance. The "plot" of the rumba is dramatic. A lady lures her chosen one, and then distances herself from him. In the course of reciprocal courtship, the lovers get closer, but the lady soon drifts away, attracted by a different suitor.

The rumba is accompanied by Latin American melodies that combine Spanish and African motifs. The original Cuban motifs are of Creole origin. It is performed on a guitar with the use of percussion. The rhythm of the dance is complex and multifaceted.

The most famous rumba performers and popular dance songs
Pierre Lavelle is a ballroom dance teacher from Great Britain. In 1953, he visited Cuba, after which he brought the original version of the rumba to Europe. He made a lot of efforts to adapt and popularize the dance.

Some of the most popular compositions used to accompany the rumba music are:

La Media Vuelta;
Paxi Ni Ngongo;
Cantinero de Cuba;
La Paloma.

Some of the most famous rumba musicians are Arsenio Rodriguez, Tito Puente and others. Among the female rumba dancers the world stars are Andrea Baro (Andrea Vago), Celeste Mendoza (Celeste Mendoza), Manuela Alonso (Manuela Alonso). Among the men, Orlando el Bailarin is famous. There are also entire dynasties of singers and dancers, such as the Aspirina family, which for several generations has preserved and developed the rumba tradition.