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The dance relies on the age-old premise of the lady trying to dominate the gentlemen by means of her womanly charms. Incorporating all the elements of teasing and withdrawal, it is considered the most sensual of the Latin dances.

How routines should look:

The Rumba is romantic - there should be good interaction between the dancers to reflect this.

No heel leads: this means that the dancers must not walk on the heels of their feet. It must go ball flat onto ball of foot.

The hip action comes from the flexing and straightening of the legs, it's not just a case of wiggling the bottom.

Routines should include:

Forward or backward walks - as the Rumba is a fairly static dance so these walks are used to help the couples move around the floor.

Spot turns - a turn on the spot which takes three steps to either the left or to the right

Fan position - The girl goes on the man's left side at arms length and at 90 degrees to the man.