International Paso Doble
You might be surprised to learn that the Paso Doble, a lively and aggressive dance evocative of an old-school Spanish bullfight, actually originated in southern France. Set to Spanish march music, the Paso Doble requires its dancers to take on theatrical roles: the lead plays the matador, while the follow represents in turns the bull, the matador’s cape, and the flamenco dancer.
Musical Information
Tempo: 30-32 measures per min / 120-128 beats per min
Timing: 4/4
Rhythm: 2, 3, 4&1 (chacha-cha), 2, 3, 4&1 (accent on count 1)
Syllabus
Bronze
Sur Place
Basic Movement Forward
Basic Movement Backward
Chasses to Right
Chasses to Left
Drag
Deplacement/Attack
Promenade Link
Promenade
Ecart
Separation
Separation with Follow’s Caping Walks
Separation with Fallaway Ending
Huit
Sixteen
Promenade and Counter Promenade
Grand Circle
Open Telemark
Silver
La Passe
Banderillas
Twist Turn
Fallaway Reverse Turn
Coup de Pique
Left Foot Variation
Spanish Lines
Flamenco Taps
Gold
Syncopated Separation
Traveling Spins from Promenade Position
Traveling Spins from Counter Promenade Position
Fregolina/Farol
Twists
Chasse Cape (including Outside Turn)