Paso Doble
The Bronze · Bronze · International Latin
- Time signature
- 2/4
- Tempo — studio
- 60–62 MPM
- Tempo — NDCA
- 60–62 MPM
- Count
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Origin
Rooted in Spanish culture and directly inspired by the bullfight — the man as matador, the lady as his cape, working together to defeat the bull.
Music
2/4 time — marching, phrased to the ‘Spanish Gypsy Dance’ highlights.
Character
Proud, dramatic, and marching, with sharp shapes and strong Spanish lines.
Figures
- 1
Sur Place
- 2
Basic Movement
- 3
The Appel
- 4
Chassés (Right & Left)
- 5
Drag
- 6
Deplacement
- 7
Promenade Link
- 8
Promenade
- 9
Ecart
- 10
Separation (incl. Lady’s Caping Walks & Fallaway Ending)
- 11
Huit
- 12
Sixteen
- 13
Promenade & Counter Promenade
- 14
Grand Circle
- 15
Open Telemark
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