The Rumba The Rumba is a word used for a group of related musical and dance styles authentic to Cuba. It is also a genre for singing and dancing, born of an Afro-Spanish tendency, with a distinctive African mark. Its origins can be found in poor urban sites with a highly concentrated population of African descent, as well as in semi-rural areas near sugar refineries. Contrary to popular belief the rumba is completely music and …showed first 75 words of 326 total…

…showed last 75 words of 326 total…the three styles. A single dancer who performs acrobatic and daring moves, to demonstrate their courage, strength, agility, and sense of humor, performs the Columbia. Rumba also spelled RHUMBA, ballroom dance of Afro-Cuban folk-dance origin that became internationally popular in the early 20th century. Best known for the dancers' subtle side-to-side hip movements with the torso erect, the rumba is danced with a basic pattern of two quick side steps and a slow forward step.