Ballroom Guide

Silver Rumba Routine 1

This routine introduces two new figures are introduced: the Open Hip Twist, an essential figure used even at the highest levels of dancing, and the Aida, one of the more interesting Silver figures. It also makes use of the Spiral Action, a particularly difficult action for the Lady, in the Rope Spinning, the Spiral, and the Curl. If performed well, it can be a most beautiful action, and can enhance a couple's dancing.

1) In order to dance the Cuban Rock, the Man and Lady must make approximately 1/4 turn to the L on the third step of the Open Basic to end side and slightly forward / side and slightly back, then, after the Cuban Rocks have been danced, the Man will turn 1/4 to the R to resume the Open Hip Twist, and the Lady will add an additional 1/4 turn to her Hip Twist action.
2) The Man will turn an additional 1/8 to R before step 1 of the Closed Hip Twist to face Wall, with the Lady's turn increasing accordingly.
3) Although Aida ending 1 is given in the routine above, you should choose between ending 1 or 2 depending on which looks better on you.

Silver Rumba Routine 2

Difficulty 6/10

This routine is not any harder or better than Routine 1, but it has a different overall design and uses a few different figures. It moves along the floor more than Routine 1, with the Aida moving down LOD as opposed to toward the centre, and the Progressive Walks going back the other way. The Reverse Top is included, which has the potential to show beautiful rotation, ending elegantly in Fan Position.

1) After the Opening Out to the R and L, the Lady will dance a Spiral Action as if to follow with the Spiral, but instead continue into the Aida.
2) Although Aida ending 2 is given in the routine above, you should choose between ending 1 or 2 depending on which looks better on you.