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CumbiaLevel 2🔥4 counts

Cumbia Sway Step

A relaxed forward-and-back rock with a gentle hip sway.

How to do it

  1. Count 1: Step R forward in a small step.
  2. Count 2: Rock back onto L.
  3. Count 3: Step R back next to L.
  4. Count 4: Pause or tap L, then repeat starting with L.

Tips

  • Keep it smooth. Cumbia is the opposite of sharp.
  • Let your arms sway at hip height.

Common mistakes

  • Over-stepping and turning it into a salsa basic.