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American Style Rumba
6. 8-Count Underarm Turn
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STEP#COUNTDESCRIPTIONNOTES
Begin Closed facing position.
 
1-3SQQ1-3 Rumba Box. 
 
4SlowRight foot back.Raise left hand in preparation for lady's underarm turn. 
5QuickLeft foot side.Lead lady to begin to turn to right under raised LH-RH hold. 
6QuickRight foot closes to left foot.Continue leading lady to turn gradually under raised LH-RH hold. Release right hand from lady's back at any point between 4 and 6. 
 
7SlowLeft foot forward in left side-by-side position.Begin to turn to left. Lower left hand to normal position after lady has passed under. 
8QuickRight foot side.1/4 turn to left between 7-8. End in open facing position. 
9QuickLeft foot closes to right foot. 
 
10-12SQQ4-6 Rumba Box.Resume normal hold and end in closed facing position. 
STEP#COUNTDESCRIPTIONNOTES
Begin Closed facing position.
 
1-3SQQ1-3 Rumba Box. 
 
4SlowLeft foot forward.Release left hand from man's shoulder. 
5QuickRight foot forward, toward man's left side.1/8 turn to right under raised LH-RH hold between 4-5. 
6QuickLeft foot forward.1/8 turn to right under raised LH-RH hold between 5-6. 
 
7SlowRight foot forward in left side-by-side position.Begin to turn to right. 
8QuickLeft foot side.1/4 turn to right between 7-8. End in open facing position. 
9QuickRight foot closes to left foot. 
 
10-12SQQ4-6 Rumba Box.Resume normal hold and end in closed facing position. 
Rumba Box>> 8-Count Underarm Turn
1-3 Alternative Basic>> 8-Count Underarm Turn
Alternative Basic>>4-12 8-Count Underarm Turn
1-6 Side Breaks>>4-12 8-Count Underarm Turn
 

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