Choosing the Right Music for Rumba Dancing
Most professional ballroom dancers consider the Rumba dance as the most erotic and sensuous of all Latin dances. As a blend of African and Cuban music, the rumba has a slower tempo compared to other Latin dances and focuses on sensual hip movements.
Rumba music is described by some experts in the dance industry as folklore music. This could be credited to the influences of the rumba as the music and culture presented by Africans who were brought to Cuba as slaves. The blend of Latin and African culture has transcended the music for Rumba from the mixture of two distinct cultures.
While the syncopated beats are definitely African, the framework of Rumba music is significantly based on the musical traditions for Spanish dance. The numerous variations of rumba are derived from the tones, patterns and musical accompaniments from copla, malaguena, isas, jotas and similar Spanish dance.
Usually a Rumba dance starts with the soloist vocalizing then the dancers would perform the routine of slow music such as Ave Maria Morena, » « Llora Como » and « Cuba Hermosa. »
Remember that the beat and tempo of the Rumba is slower than the Cha Cha or Swing Dance so ensure that the characteristics of the music are in line with this type of dance.
If you are searching for music for rumba, here are some suggestions.
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- Check out an online music store. Many of these online portals have special pages for Rumba music. You can also listen to samples of Rumba collection. There are many varied stores with these services so you can easily find suitable rumba music and can compare prices for different CDs.
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- Consider the variation of the Rumba dance you need to perform. There are many types of Rumba as varied and rich like the cultural heritage of Latin America and Africa. Therefore, there are particular songs that are better accompaniment for a variation.
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- Ask for recommendations. If you are a member of a dance club or you are taking lessons, you can ask help from your dance instructor or your club mates about their favorite dance songs for Rumba. Then take time to consider their suggestions to determine if they are appropriate for your presentation.
- Think about the level of difficulty for the Rumba Dance you need to perform. Before you select the final piece, make certain that the song or songs you select could blend well for the dance movements you have chosen. It is such an eye sore for a Rumba routine that is presented where a novice dancer tries to hard to match the music.
