PasoDoble
Hold description:
Stand facing partner, head erect and body upright, with light body contact when in Close Facing Position and about six inches apart when in Closed Facing Position. The Man should place his right hand on the Lady's left shoulder blade, the Lady resting her left arm lightly on his right arm following the curve of his arm to the shoulder. The Lady should place the fingers of the right hand between the Man's thumb and first finger and the hands should be lightly clasped. The joined hands (Man's left and Lady's right) are raised to eye-level with the arms gently curved. When in Promenade or Counter Promenade Position the hold
is widened until the couple are about nine to twelve inches apart. If it is not practical for the Man to retain hold with his right hand on the Lady's back he may slip his right hand to the top of her left arm. In Promenade Position the joined hands (Man's left and Lady's right) are usually lowered to about chest level with the arms gently curved, while in Counter Promenade Position they are usually raised to just above the level of the head with the arms gently curved. Always remember the Paso Doble depicts the bull fight, with the Man as the matador and the Lady as the cape, therefore a proud stance should be maintained throughout.
A series of steps danced in Close (or Closed) Facing Position on the ball of the feet, replacing the weight from one foot to the other. The heels may be lightly lowered. The knees are very slightly flexed. No turn or a gradual turn to right or left may be used. In 2/4 time one step is danced to each beat of music. Lady dances the normal opposite.
A series of steps danced in Close (or Closed) Facing Position on the ball of the feet, replacing the weight from one foot to the other. The heels may be lightly lowered. The knees are very slightly flexed. No turn or a gradual turn to right or left may be used. In 2/4 time one step is danced to each beat of music. Lady dances the normal opposite.
Man's Steps
A series of steps danced in Close (or Closed) Facing Position on the ball of the feet, replacing the weight from one foot to the other. The heels may be lightly lowered. The knees are very slightly flexed. No turn or a gradual turn to right or left may be used. In 2/4 time one step is danced to each beat of music. Lady dances the normal opposite.
Lady's Steps
A series of steps danced in Close (or Closed) Facing Position on the ball of the feet, replacing the weight from one foot to the other. The heels may be lightly lowered. The knees are very slightly flexed. No turn or a gradual turn to right or left may be used. In 2/4 time one step is danced to each beat of music. Lady dances the normal opposite.
