A rumba duet is a pair of dancers dancing the rumba together. The dancer playing the female role typically takes a defensive attitude toward their partner. Rumba duets are danced together while linked in the traditional tight frame position for intimacy. Rumba duets were first danced in the West Indies and Cuba. Rumba duets are typically danced smoothly with sass and sensuality. Out of all international competitive Latin dances, the Rumba duet is the slowest dance style. Rumba duets are known for their romantic subtleties, small steps, and hip movements. A Rumba duets is frequently danced in 4/4 time to songs with strong percussions and beats.