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American Style Rumba
5. Open Break & Underarm Turn
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STEP#COUNTDESCRIPTIONNOTES
Begin Closed facing position.
 
1SlowRight foot side & slightly back.Release right hand from lady's back. 
2QuickLeft foot back, small step, away from partner.With slight pressure in left hand, lead lady to step back. 
3QuickReplace weight to right foot. 
 
4SlowLeft foot side.Raise left hand, preparing to lead lady to turn. 
5QuickRight foot back.1/8 turn to right between 4-5. Begin to lead lady to turn to right under raised LH-RH hold. 
6QuickReplace weight to left foot.Continue leading lady to turn under raised LH-RH hold. 
 
(1)SlowRight foot side & slightly forward (as first step of following figure).1/8 turn to left between 6 and 1 of following figure. Resume normal hold and end in closed facing position. 
STEP#COUNTDESCRIPTIONNOTES
Begin Closed facing position.
 
1SlowLeft foot side & slightly back.Release left arm from man's shoulder. 
2QuickRight foot back, small step, away from partner. 
3QuickReplace weight to left foot. 
 
4SlowRight foot side. 
5QuickLeft foot forward.1/4 turn to right under raised LH-RH hold between 4-5. 
6QuickRight foot forward.1/2 turn to right under raised LH-RH hold between 5-6. 
 
(1)SlowLeft foot side & slightly forward (as first step of following figure).1/4 turn to right between 6 and 1 of following figure. Resume normal hold and end in closed facing position. 
1-3 Rumba Box>> Open Break & Underarm Turn
Alternative Basic>> Open Break & Underarm Turn
Side Breaks>>2-7 Open Break & Underarm Turn
1-6 Side Breaks>> Open Break & Underarm Turn
 

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