I’m glad to see that someone in the ballroom dance industry is humble enough to embrace the actual roots of the pre-evolution of a ballroom dance. I have been teaching since 1977, and I haven’t seen anyone embrace the starting point as eloquently as you have in this video. I am currently studying the history of the music of Cuba and that is what led me to your video. Thanks again.
Small correction. The original Rumba came from slaves deportes from the Kongo Kingdom. There it was called Nkumba. Which was difficult to prononce so they called it cumbia then Rumba. The first Cuban rumba orchestra was creates by a slave descendant who was Congolese. From then people started to make their own sauce of it but the dancing, the singing and live music is originally from the Kongo Kingdom (Nkumba with body contact for married couples and Kulomba without body contact for singles (before marriage)
Thank you so much for this! This helped me understand so much, my grandparents were Cuban and I didn't know this but now this will help me so much to make that connection. This is just as important as learning the steps, it connects us to the dance. Great content!
If you’re dancing to caribbean music you’re dancing to the drum and the bass, which is embodied in one instrument; the marimbula aka the rhumba box in Jamaica.
Well, talking about Pierre, you forgot to put in Walter Laird. From learning from Pierre's excursions to Cuba which led to the codification of International Rumba, after Laird found out Pierre's findings, he put International Rumba further, especially when he danced with Lorraine Reynolds. Eventually, Laird was coined as "the guru of Modern Rumba technique", and penned at least one technique book in not only International Rumba, but also the other 4 dances he was great at in International Latin - Paso, Jive, Cha-Cha, and the Samba. Beyond-syllabus and open-style choreography displays in competitive Rumba dancers try to enhance the characterizations required in the rumba dance. And still used in dancesport Latin events today. Some of the choreo tricks include.... 1. Cantilever stretches 2. Death drops 3. Fan position stretches 4. Floor drags 5. Deep dips 6. Vertical splits/side splits/developpes 7. Opposition break stretches 8. Use of "guapacha" in even syllabus figures 9. Arabesque stretches 10. Deep lunges 11. Continuous spins 12. Chasing techniques 13. Shadow position lines, stretches and freezes 14. Kiki walks, including any variations/developments of that And finally, wherever possible where you can do them without risk of disqualification, lifts and aerials like you see in theatrical arts dancing can also be done in rumba. But just make sure such lifts in rumba are permissible before you do them competitively. (Showcase rumba routines generally do allow for lifts without restrictions.)
Fortunately, Alexey, I was also schooled in African-American history, not just ballroom, and it is sad that the oppression of Black slaves in Cuba as part of the development of an exciting, romantic, albeit slow Latin dance had to be revealed here. I feel sorry for those oppressed ones.
Kudos for the Video! Forgive me for chiming in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you ever tried - Miyyan Wenacob Bulldozer (google it)? It is a smashing one of a kind product for learning the rumba and other popular ballroom dances without the hard work. Ive heard some super things about it and my work colleague got great success with it.
Hi Alexey. So nice to see you again on RUclips. Yes. I enjoyed the video. It's always nice to understand the history of how a dance began. Sometimes we take things for granted and forget to dig deep into our emotions and express ourselves through dance. I believe we become better dancers when we can do that. Say hi to Dasha.
This is a wonderful video.thank you so much for explaining the history and evolution of rumba. If I ever get to the place where I could dance my real heart of love and hate and passion and betrayal I think I would wind up in jail or a mental institution......
@@ballroomwithalexey3951 you're welcome, I just love your videos, they helped me to become a better dancer and just a few weekes ago I finally had my first tournament 😍
Actually RUMBA came from AFRICA more specific KINGDOM of CONGO ( DR Congo x Congo x Angola x southern Gabon) by the SLAVES who were deported to Mantazas CUBA. respectfully Peace
Well said indeed. Its comes purely from the Kongo Kingdom where it was called Nkumba. Difficult to prononce so they called it first cumbia then Rumba. The ochersta with Rumba music in Cuba was created by a slave descendant who considered himself Congolese
how would you dance danzon? ... you have uploaded videos dancing different styles, I wish you could share your point of view and your proposal for dancing danzon! :)
@@ballroomwithalexey3951 You remind me so much of my husband in Spirit, Mark. Love the way you dance 🕺 where did you learn??? Are on Instagram or Facebook?
You glossed over the most important part: vacationing european dance teachers copied down some steps from Son Cubano after the "only dance teacher on the island" (doubtful) didn't even want to teach them and told them to just "go to the nightclubs". They got the name of the dance wrong, had transcription errors in their steps and made up their own names for them, and taught the dance in europe and made themselves the authority on how the dance should be danced, instead of the original culture being the authority. Now people dance "rumba" with straight knees and turned out toes. And the same happened to all of the dances.
I’m glad to see that someone in the ballroom dance industry is humble enough to embrace the actual roots of the pre-evolution of a ballroom dance. I have been teaching since 1977, and I haven’t seen anyone embrace the starting point as eloquently as you have in this video. I am currently studying the history of the music of Cuba and that is what led me to your video. Thanks again.
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Small correction. The original Rumba came from slaves deportes from the Kongo Kingdom. There it was called Nkumba. Which was difficult to prononce so they called it cumbia then Rumba. The first Cuban rumba orchestra was creates by a slave descendant who was Congolese. From then people started to make their own sauce of it but the dancing, the singing and live music is originally from the Kongo Kingdom (Nkumba with body contact for married couples and Kulomba without body contact for singles (before marriage)
Thank you for this explanation. If there a specific place to learn more or should I just use Google?
Thank you so much for this! This helped me understand so much, my grandparents were Cuban and I didn't know this but now this will help me so much to make that connection. This is just as important as learning the steps, it connects us to the dance. Great content!
Nikki Chenet Awesome, glad to hear it.
Thank you 🙏🏻
If you’re dancing to caribbean music you’re dancing to the drum and the bass, which is embodied in one instrument; the marimbula aka the rhumba box in Jamaica.
I just watched this again and love the way you inspire me to incorporate my own love story into this dance.
Alexey, your RUMBA HISTORY IS BRILLIANT! So well researched and you are telling it with your heart and soul. I'm sooo proud of you..💘
Thank you Gigi 😊🙌🏻
Well, talking about Pierre, you forgot to put in Walter Laird. From learning from Pierre's excursions to Cuba which led to the codification of International Rumba, after Laird found out Pierre's findings, he put International Rumba further, especially when he danced with Lorraine Reynolds.
Eventually, Laird was coined as "the guru of Modern Rumba technique", and penned at least one technique book in not only International Rumba, but also the other 4 dances he was great at in International Latin - Paso, Jive, Cha-Cha, and the Samba.
Beyond-syllabus and open-style choreography displays in competitive Rumba dancers try to enhance the characterizations required in the rumba dance. And still used in dancesport Latin events today. Some of the choreo tricks include....
1. Cantilever stretches
2. Death drops
3. Fan position stretches
4. Floor drags
5. Deep dips
6. Vertical splits/side splits/developpes
7. Opposition break stretches
8. Use of "guapacha" in even syllabus figures
9. Arabesque stretches
10. Deep lunges
11. Continuous spins
12. Chasing techniques
13. Shadow position lines, stretches and freezes
14. Kiki walks, including any variations/developments of that
And finally, wherever possible where you can do them without risk of disqualification, lifts and aerials like you see in theatrical arts dancing can also be done in rumba. But just make sure such lifts in rumba are permissible before you do them competitively. (Showcase rumba routines generally do allow for lifts without restrictions.)
Fortunately, Alexey, I was also schooled in African-American history, not just ballroom, and it is sad that the oppression of Black slaves in Cuba as part of the development of an exciting, romantic, albeit slow Latin dance had to be revealed here. I feel sorry for those oppressed ones.
Thankyou Alexey, your rumba story got my attention from the off. Lots of interesting dancing content and information. So engagingly presented.
Thank you for creating this video. Now I know the story behind rumba. I hope it can influence my dancing.
Wirabhaya
Awesome , I am happy to know that you were interested in history. Good luck to you!
THank you, Alexey! Very informative story of the History of Rumba!
April Roberts thank you very much 🙏🏻 i’m glad you found it very informative!
Kudos for the Video! Forgive me for chiming in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you ever tried - Miyyan Wenacob Bulldozer (google it)? It is a smashing one of a kind product for learning the rumba and other popular ballroom dances without the hard work. Ive heard some super things about it and my work colleague got great success with it.
Thank you, it does great help to my understanding
Awesome, I’m happy you found this video !
Love it... your style if teaching, reaching and DANCING. Nj-usa
Hi Alexey. So nice to see you again on RUclips. Yes. I enjoyed the video. It's always nice to understand the history of how a dance began. Sometimes we take things for granted and forget to dig deep into our emotions and express ourselves through dance. I believe we become better dancers when we can do that. Say hi to Dasha.
Cathie Scortino yes you absolutely right!!!I’m glad you like the video!
And I will say hi to Dasha, thank you ☺️
A lovely story and great presentation 🙂
Thank you Alexey for your passionate story of Ruba!!!I love watching your videos!!!🤗🤗🤗
Alexey, I like your videos! You're very very charismatic storyteller and cause great sympathy. Ваши ролики - это всегда удовольствие!!
Александра, Thank you very much!!!
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You are a wonderful storyteller! Thank you! Please show more clips of Black Cubans dancing!
Great video man! Loved all of it! Please make more 😃🙏🏻
Thank you very much! I definitely will make more !
This is a wonderful video.thank you so much for explaining the history and evolution of rumba.
If I ever get to the place where I could dance my real heart of love and hate and passion and
betrayal I think I would wind up in jail or a mental institution......
Nikki Grant hahaha you are so funny 😆
Thank you for your comment!!!
Thank you! Very informative!
Ken, i’m glad you liked it!
Very helpful- thank you!
Megan Fisher ✌🏻😊
Love this💗💗 More history of the other dance pretty please
susan schalkwyk
Awesome, glad you liked it.
I will make one on cha cha soon
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Thank you for your lecture, you’re amazing!
Rumba can be traced back to Congo that the only country in Africa plays rumba🇨🇩
Thank you for clarifying Paike, i appreciate it!
The rumba from Congo was actually inspired by the genre 'Cuban son ' so Alexey is ok 😁
Very interesting. Thank you.
denise hall 😊✌🏻
Alexey, please give a talk on the Son Clave and how to dance or use the Son Clave in the our Latin dancing
Very inspiring indeed. Thank you so much for your passionate story of Rumba. Was it helpful? I can tell you next year ;)
Malte Müller awesome i'am glad to hear that it was inspiring!
I had so much fun doing it!!!
Its has been already a year or two🤣
is it possible for you to share your resources (videos, articles, etc.) that you gave used in this video?
Really nice video, please more! 😊
Thank you !!!
@@ballroomwithalexey3951 you're welcome, I just love your videos, they helped me to become a better dancer and just a few weekes ago I finally had my first tournament 😍
This is so awesome 👏🏻
Thanks for telling me this!
Good luck to you in your dancing journey !!!
@@ballroomwithalexey3951 Thank you so much
Thank You. Nj-usa
Brillant ! 😊👏
Ryszard Synowiec
Thank you 🙏🏻
Glad you liked it !!!
Actually RUMBA came from AFRICA more specific KINGDOM of CONGO ( DR Congo x Congo x Angola x southern Gabon) by the SLAVES who were deported to Mantazas CUBA.
respectfully
Peace
Well said indeed. Its comes purely from the Kongo Kingdom where it was called Nkumba. Difficult to prononce so they called it first cumbia then Rumba. The ochersta with Rumba music in Cuba was created by a slave descendant who considered himself Congolese
FINALLY....The TRUTH !
アレクシィ、これからはより一層自己表現が実現できるコリオグラフィを追及してゆくよ。すごくためになった。
健康に注意して、この先も俺たちの案内をお願いします。
Отличное видео !
Saida Saida спасибо большое 😊
Thank you for the talk hey 💓
Wendy Mabooe 😊✌🏻
Slaves from the Kongo *
Flory Mbeka True
Your history is wrong. Rumba originated from Congo. Afro-Cuban bands used to play in Congo and they took rumba and popularize it.
Now, can you actually teach us how to find count 1 in the middle of a (Rumba) song? :)
M
Great idea, I will make a video on how to count rumba and how to find the first beat soon.
Ballroom with Alexey Thank you very much. It will be very helpful. Keep up the good work.
how would you dance danzon? ... you have uploaded videos dancing different styles, I wish you could share your point of view and your proposal for dancing danzon! :)
Mr Alexey are you Russian??? 😁 love your energy!!! 💯💯💯
Hi Tanya, thank you, i’m glad you like my energy! I am from Ukraine.
@@ballroomwithalexey3951 You remind me so much of my husband in Spirit, Mark. Love the way you dance 🕺 where did you learn??? Are on Instagram or Facebook?
@@ballroomwithalexey3951 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
Please forgive me for confusing the accents!!! 😭💔💯
By the way my son's name is Alejandro ("Alex")!
You glossed over the most important part: vacationing european dance teachers copied down some steps from Son Cubano after the "only dance teacher on the island" (doubtful) didn't even want to teach them and told them to just "go to the nightclubs". They got the name of the dance wrong, had transcription errors in their steps and made up their own names for them, and taught the dance in europe and made themselves the authority on how the dance should be danced, instead of the original culture being the authority. Now people dance "rumba" with straight knees and turned out toes. And the same happened to all of the dances.
Thank you so much, this is important to know.
love you
sandra chia 😊
Rumba is a mispronounciation of the kongo word Nkumba it's a sensual dance between a man and a woman rubbing their navil..rumba came from Kongo
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They were not African slaves, they were enslaved Africans. There is a difference.
Yes, I see. Thank you.
your music is way to loud...
Thanks for letting me know.
What the fuck is RUHmba?