A ballroom dance with African and Cuban origins, known for its rhythmic hip movements and romantic style.
From Spanish 'rumba,' possibly derived from Spanish slang 'rumbo' (direction or route) or from African languages brought to Cuba. The dance style developed in Cuban popular culture in the 19th century.
The rumba was once so scandalous in the 1930s that Hollywood had to create fake 'censored' versions because the hip movements were considered too sexual! It shows how dance can be genuinely revolutionary.
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