One of the most popular Latin-American dances, of Afro-Cuban folk-dance origin it became internationally popular in the early 20th century. Best known for the dancers' subtle side to side hip movements with the torso erect, the rumba is danced with a basic pattern of two quick side steps and a slow forward step. The music is in 4/4 time - one beat for the first step, one for the second and two for the third.

Rumba is a slow dance of about 120 beats per minute  In general, steps are kept compact and are generally danced  without any rise and fall.