The Rumba is an Afro-Cuban folkloric dance encompassing a variety of historical dance forms from Cuba. The sugar cane plantations in Havanna and Mantanzas were the main centers of the evolution of the Rumba, and it quickly became popular in bars and taverns the early decades of the twentieth century. The songs often speak about the daily lives of people of color and the working class. Based on African tradition, the characteristic features of this open partner dance are the pelvic, shoulder and hip movement and, most importantly, the sensual and playful exchange between partners. The workshop will focus on these basic elements of Rumba, and how to incorporate the Cuban flavor into the language of your body expression allowing you to create your own style of seduction with or without your partner. I'm looking forward to having a lot of fun on the dance floor and sharing my passion for RUMBA CUBANA!