FLAMENCO DANCE LESSONS

Centre Cvic Bess, Barcelona, Spain

(January - June 2011)
(Una copia para mis compaeros )
Centre Civic Besos, Rambla de Prim 87-89, white concrete 4 story building, 3rd cross street from
Gran Via; opposite Caixa Sabadell (red & white) bank.
Classes Inicio: 24 Jan-28 Mar, Mon & Weds 6:15-7:15pm.
Inicio: 11 Apr-13 Jun, Mon & Weds 6:00-7:00pm
Every Spanish person I tell Im learning flamenco dance, says Oh, its very difficult!
TEACHER: Helga Carafi Lloris. Excellent teacher, amusing, graceful! Usually do 2-3 Inicios.
See her notes too - about rhythms (given 14 March 2011).

Shoes: (Are a musical instrument! Jacobo Menkes)

- need shoes with a heel. Must be leather (will last long, comfortable).
Professional are firmer, have extra sole stitching at arch (middle), stiffer (for support).
- Shops: Menkes o/l Gran Via, 646 08007 93 318 8647 - between Pg de Gr & Pau Claris
Styles: Amaya-V,decor,hl 131&64, Sola 62.90 &suede 106 M-Sa 10-2, 4:30-8
Linares (suede,line on edge) 131; Lace w/dbl strap,line(new)156.60,Alegria?
Bought: Amaya academico 38C from Menkes 2 Mar 2011
Skirts: 3 types black (long, short darts; one more curved insert*); have Bodys
Flora Albaicn o/l Calle Canuda, 3 08002 93 302 1035 M-Sa -1:30, 5-8pm
(near Pl Cat, opp side Las Ramblas) GRUMPY MAN, SMALL SHOP!
Shoes: Basic 55, Profl 105 Dress up the blk w/a coloured scarf/top.
Skirts: one plain type (big darts) 65; Bodys:1 colour (3/4 sleeve&ruffle, sq nk) 45
Damaret C/ Sant Domenec, 13 08012 93 317 4939/4343 M-F 9-1:30,4-7:30 (Sa am)
www.damaret.com - shoes 59 (but boring); limited seln skirts (64+!)
Skirt & Top / Outfit:
- Skirt: Flared, just below knees (not too long), comfy - can tuck bottom into waist.
Chest 90=38/40=M Waist 79,Hip 105=44=L
Bought: Falda Godet (black) from Menkes 2 Mar 2011
- Top: Altered my pink top to add ruffles (volantes); and wear lacy camisole underneath.
- Outfits: See Internet FAVOURITES for photos, and Photos in folder Flamenco
Color de Flamenco Only online www.colordeflamenco.com roslinda@color....com
- Shop(cheap): Yoremy C/ Bruc, 28 (nr Urq) 08010 93 302 0693 www.yoremy.com M-Sa 9:30-7:30
Skirt(secs,ruffles) 8FQ12 L Blk/purp 43; c/try flared with purple pocodot inserts - X=dull black
Top *BD300 L (try XL) lilc,frnge nk,3/4 slvs,ruffle 15; BD291 L blk/prp dpnk1/3 slv,rffls 17

Video: Mara Pags - good YouTube video (saved)

Lessons videod:
Videos - of exercises (14 February 2011) - lesson 7 (1st semester)
Videos - of exercises (21 March) - lesson 16
Videos - of steps - by Richard (23 March) - lesson 17
Music: Slo Comps: Tangos, Tanguillos, Rumbas 4s
(Manuel Salado or 1996??
Track01 - Flamenco tangos con cante178=ours (see Track04.mp3)
Fandangos -huelva, Rodea 3s
Alegrias, Bulerias, Solea x Bulerias 12s
Alegrias y Cantinas (as above) = ours?
Solo Compas: Tangos, Tangillos,Rumbas = 1st routine
Solo Compas: Alegrias - ?
Alegrias y Cantias II CD2 = 2nd routine
La Noche Flamenco CD (I have it) - 4s, 12s and 3s
Paco de Lucia CD (I have it)
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 www.emusic.com www.yes.fm?
- most common dancer injuries: in knees, shin splints, groin joint (esp if do lots of zapateado).
So stretching (estiramiento) is very important, especially after.

RHYTHMS (General) - n-beat metre

3 families of Tiempos (Compases): (See Helgas notes for full details) blue-most common@fiesta
a) Binrios (binary) e.g. family Ruiz 4s 1&2& 1234
such as (livelier-vivacidad) all are Tangos? e.g. Tientos, Tangos, Tanguillos, Rumbas,
Rhumbitos, Zapateados; (slower asentadas) Tientos, Garrotn, Zambra, Tarantos, Farrucas,
La Mariana, Guajiras, Malagueas 4s or 3s? (folk dance-baile popular bp)
b) Ternarios (ternary) e.g. family Gonzalez 3s 123 123
such as Fandangos e.g. Verdiales y Abandolaos, Rondea, Granaina; Sevillanas (bp); Bals?
Vals =Waltz, Rock & Roll, Caracoles, Huelvas(bp)
e.g. Fandango 123 123 123 123 Comps = 3 x 4
c) Amalgamas e.g. family Ruiz-Gonzalez combo of both
- Doces = Gypsy rhythm (12-beat metre) 12s
e.g. Soles (parten de los fandangos), Alegras, Buleras, Cantias, Jaleos, Soleares,
Polo,Caa
2 x 3s and 3 x 2s 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 1 2 or 1 & a 1 & a 1 & 2 & 3 & ?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 (falls on the last syllable)
also common: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2
Listen for the ...6 7 8 9 10 1 2 ... 6 7 8 transition to ID where you are..
e.g. Seguiriya (peculiar comps) e.g. Martinete, Debla, Ton, Carceleras, Cabal
(reverse 12s) 1 2 1 2 123 123 1 2
or 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Examples?: zarabanda and jcara (oldest written musical forms in Spain to use 12-beat)

- Are also 14s, 17s [= Indian rhythms!]

Counting: (see above)
- when counting 12s, count as 1 2 3 9 10 1 2
(too hard to say once, doce; & gitanos never count over 10!)
Stress:
- put more emphasis on the stressed beat e.g. in binrios (4s) rhythm, on 1st or 1st & 3rd beats.
- protagonista = the main/leading step/beat i.e. the one emphasised (I bolded them in the counts).

Terms: baile (dance) bailaor,-a (dancer)

palmas hand clapping
zapateado feet stomping taconeo heel stamping
cante Romani singing
toque flamenco guitar
palos types of dances for a particular rhythm (familia). Flamenco music styles.
e.g. tango/rhumba is a palo for 4s (familia binria).
panadero a special paso e.g. baile popular like con castauelas/castaetas (with castanets),
or a particular movement (e.g. step one foot fwd, and arms circle cruzando)
pasos steps e.g. a set of 4 counts in a 4s (paso de baile dance step =ft mvt in pt of dance)
patada stamp For certain ritmos, may say, ta or golpe
planta ball of foot For certain ritmos, may say, tee
tacn heel For certain ritmos, may say, ko
punto tip of toe e.g. behind For certain ritmos, may say, ta
peso weight e.g. is on which foot
churumbe circle the hands around each other, while moving arms up to top (or down to bottom)
coja aire breathe in; stretch stomach muscles / open (take air -take a breath)
v quita breathe out; tighten stomach muscles / compress, crunch (remove air)
abre arms above in a V } in warm-ups
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v abajo/cierrescrunch round, forearms crossed }
brazos cruzando arms cross the opposite leg on doing a full circle; any time its opposite limb
e.g R knee bent in front, L arm circles around, crossing leg at bottom
MUSIC and TIMING: #2,18 - Practice Listening
Music terms:
- tiempos = counts
- pares = (rhythm) in pairs e.g. 4/4, or 2 x 2/4 (=pares) (count: 1 2 3 4 or 1 2 1 2 or 1 & 2 &)
- comps = time/meter/rhythm; one measure (e.g. 4 counts, 12 counts).
beat - with which to mark the time; time - intervals in a phrase; bar - in the pentagram (mus
lines); rhythm. Usually are 2 x 4 counts in a Slo Comps.
Comps de dos por cuatro=2/4 time; comps mayor/menor = four-four/two-four time
- estrofa = stanza (grp of lines as repeated)
- estribillo=letra=choral part in flamenco or el verso =verse in a song
- acento = stressed beat
- marcar (marcaje) = to beat (stress/mark) the time/rhythm i.e. marcar el comps/ritmo e.g. step..
Dancing .. to the music:
- when musicians are playing, can do stamping/clapping; dont stamp (zapateado) when singing.
- letra = words/lyrics i.e. singing part. For example, is 8 compases.
e.g. the Intro, Cha cha and Ratn parts.
- temple = the singer enters Aaaa-eeee (templar la voz = warm up, tune)
- cierre (closing/end) = when the music or singing or X stops/ends e.g. a drum flare!
Signals the end of one part, as an intro to another. We start dancing 2 beats after the cierre.
e.g. a big guitar strum or drum roll or some musical flare - signals end of instrumental,
and beginning of singing or dancing.
e.g. a laila la la/singing interlude - signals the beginning of dancing or a change in music.
called temple - like for Introduction dance part (aaaaa-eeee)
- escobilla = just guitar and dancer, no singing; is a std sequence of steps e.g. just before the subida
- subida = are our steps - she nicknamed ours de Barca
- remate = a round/finish off/culmination; like a cierre (but not an end);
the singer takes a breath e.g. fast stamping steps

POSITIONS -
Body position:
- back not curved/arched, not rigid, but straight
- shoulders back, down and relaxed
- arms out from side of body a bit and held up a bit (by shoulders), elbows facing outward a bit
- knees not rigid, very slightly bent (relaxed) - if too bent thigh muscles get over-strained
- generally body is a bit squashed down (not tall and erect).
- coja aire - means stretch out stomach/chest (thrust chest out) vs
quita aire- means tighten/compress stomach muscles inward (scrunch tog stomach).
Its not like pelvic rotate (as in belly dancing) - is more about muscles in abdomen working
vs pelvis tilting down or up (to tuck in bum, or stick out bum) - sort of...
Note: stomach moves (with breathing) not visible - dont hunch, or arch back when doing it.
Arm/hand positions:
- arms kind of 2-dimensional (hand, elbow.. like kung fu posn!)
- arm across front - out front, level, slightly curved/arced towards body, hand an extension of arm,
like a balcony.
- generally:
- shoulders always relaxed/down and back;
remember arms move w/shldr as one unit (not from shldr joint)
- arms always arced (this: not: )
and tilted forward slightly; theyre turned inwards.
Sort of like body-builder pose: outer side of arm is fwd (back of hand/up. arm faces front).
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 - if bent, elbow is leading
- hands (forearms) are also usually below the elbow; bent 90 at wrist when turning.

- if you flick hands/arms up or out to side or down.. only go as far as level with body, not further
back.
- bolsillo(=like in front jeans pocket) - arm is lowered, hand is at front-side of lower body, just
overlapping body (near groin/trouser pocket); elbow pointing outward to side, back of arm facing
front.
- televisin - one arm across body at about waistline height,
- other above & framing head (like wrapping yourself up).

Arm position in front: (e.g. for hand circles)

- like youre holding a big beach ball in front of you:
- arms in front of you in a circle, elbows out from body, hands at abdomen height (belly).
- hands with fingers straight, finger tips touching; palms open & facing you, or away from you.

MOVEMENTS (generally) -
- Do movements and combinations as you wish. You are free (not like ballet)!
- feet apart a bit, not beyond hip bones width. Knees slightly bent.
- shoulders relaxed (back & down), shoulder is back (in line with your back).
- chest is open (like shoulders spread out to sides), and almost thrust forward
- dont bounce up and down (vertically). Keep all your dancing on one level in all movements.
- head - turn to face direction arm is moving; or look across over an extended arm (e.g. in front).
- arms geny - moves as a unit from the centre point on your back between the shoulder blades
(not as if connected at shoulder joint!)
- move whole arm as if its a big arc/bow
- lead with elbow - on raising at sides, in front
- when raise to sides, usually lead with back of hands facing you (palms outwards), elbows
high. (I think I get it finally! - 14 April - from her videos)
- hands - when done around your head, will look like youre pretending to talk on cellphone!
- always have a space between your fingers when turning - like a mariposa (butterfly)!
- generally move the hands: fingers together, hand straight;
when do the circle, is sort of snappily flick down to wrist/towards the arm movement
(and could start the movement with back of hand first bent twds forearm i.e. 90).
- Exception: Men - dont do so many rotations, and keep fingers closer tog on rotations.
- steps/stamps - knees bent a bit, weight down in bum;
- force/momentum of foot comes in from behind (knee is bent, foot comes in from behind),
NOT from knee rising, and force coming down from above.
Movements - HAND circles: #1 - Practice this
- you rotate your entire wrist
- arms like holding a bch ball, shoulders down/back, palms facing you (in line w/abdom not high
up, then move out from body), elbows out (keep them out and immobile).
a) inward circle: (R hand initially counter-clockwise)
= Entrar (twds you - enter the circle), Salir (exit sidewds, wrists/hands 90), Subir (face upwds)
On entrar, lead inward with baby finger, others follow to closed hand (fingers come tog
until thumb wraps around index finger middle joint - fingers:bk of hand 90);
on salir, fingers in a closed hand, twisting wrist (& fingers) outward;
on subir, gradually open hand outward & upward again with baby finger, others follow til
straight.
When not turning, is flat and straight (up/out, or bend backwards towards forearm);
when beginning turn, start it with a snappy flick of hand to bent posn (esp if outward circle)
- she calls it flicking like a pinball machine;

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 when turning, hand is 90 to forearm (so rectangle - fingers, palm, forearm) all the way to
outside/inside.
at end of turning, bring hand flat and straight/out again; and then probably rotate it to face
inward/outward direction again to do another of same circle (pivot hands 180 to begin
circle in opposite direction i.e. outward).
b) outward circle: (R hand initially clockwise)
- arms like above, but palms facing away from you
Lead outward circle (away from you) with 2nd,3rd finger, others follow;
to closed hand (see above); move fingers together and pointing upwards, then around.
{This is Helgas style. Some lead initially with baby finger, one at a time.}
Movements - ARMS: #2,3 - PRACTICE THIS
- are lots of variations (See videos - 14 Feb, 21 Mar)
Both the same.
One up, other hanging down; one up, other mid-body; one side, other down.
Turn head to say hello to neighbour.. (a la vecina)
upstairs (look up to extended arm above head),
next door (look left or right, or over arm out the side),
downstairs (look over arm, which is extended out front).
- In circle (generally, arms in shape like holding big beach ball)
- Both: upward at sides to above head (palms outwd), dn in front of body (forearms face body)
upward at sides to above head (palms inwd), dn in front of body (forearms face floor)
- Separate: one does above, other is hanging dn by side of body (fingers aimed inward/outwd)
If one hand circles across body and crosses/meets opposite leg which is in front = cruzando.
- Both - opposite sides/angles, and ending with:
- both together around body - pausing at corners of vertical square,
across bottom, like a pendulum swinging.
- With hip movement (fwd step and back), or with moving fwd/back and lifted leg:
(in 2 counts, or faster the complete movement/circle in 1 count)
hand circles down at sides; Inward, or outward unfolding
hand circles arms swoop up to shldr height in front, then down;
hand circles arms swoop up the sides to above head in wide circle, then down.
- Scrunched (body arced down) to Right/Left
R arm curved (hand at belly), raise curved arm up front to above head(head is to R); then dn.
Reverse.
Circle (reverse arms) from R above head, and L in front of belly to opposite posns
crossing body, or just up/dn sides.
Like windmill.
More jazzy ARM movements: #14 - PRACTICE THIS
From hands at pockets (remember always arm is slightly arcd, elbow leads, hand flat, fingers tog):
- throw R arm straight out to R - only as far as body and shldr height (not behind body, nor up/dn).
Hands: Cup/curl tog inward, then flick out straight to side, palm open, facing fwd.
Head: Flick head diry to R; not as looking to neighbour(=slightly tilted down/upwards).
Reverse.
- throw R arm straight up above head (vertical extension of shldr).
Hands: Cup/curl, then flick up, palm open, facing fwd.
Head: Flick head up; but not back far (like a snubb!).
Reverse.
- more too with hip thrusts #14

WARM-UP EXERCISES - feet about 1 ft apart (See Videos) PRACTICE THIS

- hand movements - Jo - stretch out finger/arm joints (self-massage)
- head - tilt slowly to L & to R & fwd using other hand; rotate slowly, but not bend backwds really
- add shoulders/upper body to the tilt R, fwd, & L - arms hanging & gently (like rotate upper body)
Finish with slowly uncurl spine, shoulders.. when straightening up in centre.
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- rotate shoulder joints (hombro) - full slow circle bk and fwd (& self-massage):
- one arm first, backward; then turn head back same dirn;
then add hand/arm with it. Reverse direction.
- then do both arms together - forward circles, then backwards circles.
- arms 3 lvls: rotate shoulders, twirl hands in pocket;
rotate and include arms up to chest height;
rotate and circle arms (out wide) to over head and down.
- add chest/stomach (open/compress). Doing almost a belly dance stomach roll.
- pull arm across body; raise elbow up by ear - twirl hands while do this.
- move arms in various combinations - together (up,dn,round), then in complimentary positions,
then around body
- raise arms to above head (breathe in) & stretch spine (arch back a bit),
then lower arms in front with fists (breathe out) & suck in gut (bend back)
- combine arms with steps -
- Step R to R (weight on R), unroll R arm to R, leading with shoulder, L arm bent in ;
Step L to L (wt on L), unroll L arm to L.., R arm curls in twds body (like wave)
- Step R to R (weight on R), raise arms fr frnt out to sides(chest open,brthe), (like wing flap)
then Step R back to centre (beside L). Reverse to L
- Step R diag to R, arms out wide (chest open) and Step R, (stretch out)
bring arms close in tog (tighten stomach), Lift L foot up (weight on R). (compress)
Reverse. Step L diag L.. (when step, L is already in air).
- Step R diag to R, facing fwd, hips face fwd, arms out wide; (a step out and back)
turn upper body to diag R, raise arms straight upward out to sides (breathe in, stomach
open/straight), {lift L foot off ground behind};
turn toward front, bring arms dn in fists, forearms Xd (breathe out,compress stomach),
Lift L leg (bend twds stomach). Reverse: Step L diag L...
- lean out, quick twist around: #4,5 - PRACTICE THIS
As above.. Step R diag to R, facing diag; turn to R, {lift L foot off ground};
then quickly (snappily) twist body 180 towards centre, compress stomach, bring arms in
towards inside (crossed-like hiding),{raise L knee, point toe}. Reverse: Step L diag L
- with one foot in front, swing both arms fwd together (from down to up),
rolling pelvis in a circle (hips are most forward in mid-motion). (Bit belly-dancing-like).
Compress abdomen as bring arms together in front to top,
stretch abdomen and bring arms down (forearms facing ground) to bottom.
- turning (over-extended) in a circle R (or L):
Step to R, twist upper body further to R with arms up at a V (far as car with upper body);
then step L foot about 90 in dirn of turning, and twist upper body further (ahead) to R; take
another step L.. until facing front.
- rub whole body - relax and get circulation going.

CLAPPING - #1 - PRACTICED THIS

How: With arms away from sides a bit and out in front (not near body);
elbows in front at chest height, hands at upper chest height (not neck=too high)
- cup palms a little, hold L hand firm, clap/cup R onto L.
- R palm onto L palm, fold R fingers around web {if have R middle finger close, cups }
- R fingers (tog) onto cupped L palm
On non-clap beat or end of claps: do mantequilla (butter) = smooth out your clap
At the end of the claps: with a slight wrist twist, slide hand off the fingers, or up the thumb.
Clapping (BINRIO beat) - #1
- stamp, clap clap clap + mantequilla
( 1 2 3 4 )
Clapping (DOCES beat) - #14,16 - PRACTICE THIS
- clap clap stamp clap clap stamp clap stamp clap stamp clap stamp
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 ( 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 1 2 )
Practice: step R, clap, step L, clap, etc.
Redoblan las palmas: (= redouble / twice as fast) #15 - PRACTICE THIS
- clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap
stamp stamp stamp stamp stamp
( 1 2 ^ 3 1 2 ^ 3 1 ^ 2 1 ^ 2 1 ^ 2 )

STEPS (for BINRIO beat) - #1 - PRACTICE THIS

- begin in place with the Stamp+Claps (intro)
Stamp+Claps: (used as an introduction before you begin steps/sequences of your dance)
Body facing slightly diagonally towards L (if leading with R foot);
Weight is on L foot, knee slightly bent; feet perpendicular to each other (R behind & near L);
Arms in clap position.
- 1 Stamp R, 2 clap, 3 clap, 4 clap (then hands mantequilla on the stamp beat). Repeat
OR
- feet: + Stamp on R (near L), 2 3 4
hands: (butter) clap, clap, clap
Faster version (seen at a flamenco bar):
- 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &
Stamp clap clap clap Stamp clap clap clap
Basic Cross-Step (Binrio):
- when crossing - dont cross past the other foot. Cross TO the other foot (a bit further if behind)
- toe touch e.g. R to R side. Foot always follows natural leg line; foot faces front /slightly diag front
- Feet: For 4 counts (once) or 8 counts (twice).
st
1 Step R across in front of L (1 count is usually - Step R fwd)
2 Touch L to L side
3 Step L across in front of R
4 Touch R to R side.
Then Reverse - same as above, but cross behind and touch to sides. Keep body level.
Arms: Do arms as wish, but to count of: 2 (up) then 2 (dn) or 3 (up) then 1 (dn)
Raise arms out to sides slowly to meet at top above your head;
then lower arms in front of body (hands crossed over each other),
twirling hands (vuele 2-3 times in each direction if you wish).

HIP MOVEMENTS -
- Do a hip circle towards outside or towards inside ...
on the foot thats extended/out (lean into extended foot) e.g. out to side or to front.
Note (position): Dont swing hips out wide, and keep hips facing forward.
- Hips do a circle outward (to side), then around inward as you compress your stomach
- dont transfer weight to forward foot - move hips that way only
Hip step: (like belly dancing stomach roll) #3,4 - PRACTICE THIS
- 1 Step on R toe (quite far) forward, thrust R hip fwd/side over toe. (Coja aire brthe in; chest
open)
2 Step on L foot (in place), rock R hip back to ctr. (Quita aire tighten stom musc.)
3 Step on R toe beside L.
4 Pause. (chg weight to R, rock hips to R) Do the reverse (4 counts) - L toe forward
Arms: (R hand at R pocket - front hip joint, near body); body slightly leaning backwards
1,2 L arm (oppos to extended leg) circles back low to top front (inward hand circles)
3,4 L arm drops down front ^ is cruzando
DEFINITELY - thrust hip fwd/side? (like pelvic thrust) on when step forward;
- just before fwd thrust, have a bit of a side hip thrust
- can also be like a hip thrust to side when step on it.

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Hip circle: (like belly dancing) #14 - PRACTICE THIS
Body is scrunched down (knees bent a bit). Keep upper body in place; rock hips out - side/fwd.
- thrust R hip out to R
- thrust pubs out fwd (stomach crunch/compress in tight)
- thrust L hip out to L
- thrust bum up in back (arch lower back)

FOOTWORK -
Note: When doing stamps quickly, all the work is in lower legs; dont move the hips, no bouncg.
Video 8486
Toe-heel step:
- stamp/step firmly on ball of foot (not just on the toes, as in ballet!) toe planta/ tee
with toes 90 to rest of foot, foot straight in line with lower leg. (exaggerated/extreme)
(Or get the effect with just bending foot = squeezing calf muscle)
- then bring heel down firmly (in place) - dont move the foot. heel tacn / ko
Repeat with the other foot.
If both toe-heel steps done with feet together, place toe in line with (beside toes of) other foot.
Stamping:
- weight is on (L) foot: lift ( R) foot up behind (bend/hinge from knee), Video 8487
strike it solidly on ground, flat (whole foot), close to (L) foot.
- keep knees fixed (dont raise knee up/forward).
- NO hip movement - its all done with the lower leg,
especially when its fast (not like Latin dancing, where its all from the hips).
Moving fwd/back with one lifted leg (sostenido - delayed):
- have stomach tight; body facing forward.
Moving bkwd:
- 1 (on L) Lift R foot in front, bent knee, toe pointed (lift chest a bit)
& Pause as move bkwd
a Step back on R, bending L knee (as in a dip), then lift L foot fwd, bent knee, toe pointed.
2 Step back on L..
Repeat.
Moving fwd:
- as above but bent leg comes up to meet other (beside the calf), from behind
1 (on L) Step R fwd on bent knee (lift chest a bit)
& Lift L foot behind but near R calf,
a Pause as move fwd
2 Step on L fwd..
Repeat.
Arms: Both do circles (changing with each lift step) - first beside hips; then circle tog in front to
shldr height and bk dn (by sides but behind almost); then full round circle coming dn ctr
front.
Moving in a circle to R/L:
- Step R to R Straight arms circle at shoulder height both to R (with L elbow bent across body).
Step L to L Straight arms cross body at shoulder heightt to L (with R elbow bent across body).
Can repeat.
- or above, then into a turn:
Step again R to R, then turning to R, Step L 180 and Step R, to R (completing circle on R to R).
Arms: stay extended outwards and end crossing body as above.
Reverse to circle to the L.

MORE STEPS - #2
Toe-Heel Combination Steps: (in place) (remember, knees are very slightly bent)
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(See toe-heel step description earlier) (when done quickly, heel is not really very diagly placed)
- toe-heel, heel: R toe, R heel, L heel (at diag front), pause. planta tacn tacn
Repeat opposite with other foot: L toe-heel, R heel (diag front), pause.
- toe-heel, heel, toe: R toe, R heel, L heel (at diag front), L toe (diag cross behind).
more #3,4
- toe-heel, heel, heel: R toe, heel, L heel (diag fr), R heel (in place) & snappily raise L foot behind.
planta tacn tacn tacn or tee ko ta ta
- toe-heel, toe: R toe, heel, L toe tip (straight back), pause (left L up). planta tacn punto
- toe-heel, toe, heel: R toe, heel, L toe tip (straight back), R heel (in place) & snappily raise L...
(moving forward) (See video 23 Mar) #2 - PRACTICE THIS
Feet facing diag fwd L, but body twisted so arms almost facing fwd. Arms: televisin position.
- Step on R toe (knee bent), Kick R twd self, Step R tiptoe, Heel R, L Step cross fwd. ???
( 1 & 2 3 4 )
Repeat - leading with R foot again.
Other Combination Steps (in place/moving):
(Toe-Heel, Stamping combo) (in place) #3,4 - PRACTICE THESE
- R toe-heel, L toe-heel.. to count of 11 (on 11th rise up a little on toes, to start stamps on R-same ft)
- R Stamp, L Stamp (double-time) to count of 8 (then back to toe-heel)
Then reverse whole above.
Arms: (arms above head to start)
Lower R arm down sides (in an arc to half-way down) and back up above head; Reverse.
{on transition (rise) shoot them straight up} then on stamps,
Lower them both in front (forearms crossed, facing dn), forcefully, quita aire?.
(moving diagonally fwd)
Body facing diagonal L, upper body lean opposite direction to moving:
- 1 Stamp onto R foot (slight diagy forward, foot facing fwd),
2 sweep up L (drag tiptoe on ground) to lift in front of R, } body gradually
3 Step L, } turning
4 Step R } to diagonal R
then Reverse (1st stamp L - foot is facing fwd); circle R arm )
Arms: (R starts in pocket)
Circle L arm (full circle, upward) up from behind, across body, to bottom R
(moving to side) - like a grapevine fwd then bk; main weight is on R leg; arm follows extendd leg
- 1 Stamp R (to side),
2 swing out L extended leg around1 (pointed toe touching ground) to just front of R & Step L,
3 Stamp R (to side in line with L foot),
4 swing L extended leg around to just behind R & Step L.
Arms: (R (leading one) starts in pocket)
on 1st half .. L arm follows in circle L leg (from back dn to cross chest, horizly)
on 2nd half.. L arm circles w/L leg (from cross chest to back dn)
Reverse all.
Amalgama of above: Do 4 repetitions (4 x 4 counts) of each of above.

1
Almost same instant as stamp R.
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STAMPING Steps: (in place)
- stamp R foot (by L), stamp L (by R), stamp R, stamp L (to count of 4)
- can do double time (8 to overall count of 4), or double-double time!
- double stamps: R stamp, R stamp, L stamp, L stamp #3
- can do double time, or faster - slow-mo emphasize every 4th/8th.. step. But when fast, all = equal.
(Escobilla - Simple style): #5,7, ..
- v3 - Stamp R, tap L heel (in place), tap R heel (in place) & raise L foot behind, (1 & a)
Stamp L, tap R heel, tap L heel & raise R foot behind (=reverse) (2 & a)
v4 - then Stamp R, pause (3 4)
Routine: 2 suites of v3 + v4 above (with pause).
4 suites of v3 above (continuous) (for 8 counts total)

START OF OUR FIRST ROUTINE: Walk on to stage from sides, clapping, until our posns.
Then in place, do a slow turn to Left, raising arms slowly to top, then down ctr front. Then start...
(Escobilla): (stamp, heels) (fast) =12s! - after 2 phrases of no singing; and during fast strumming
- v1 - Stamp R, tap L heel (in place), tap R heel (in place) & raise L foot behind, (1 & a)
Stamp L, tap R heel, tap L heel & raise R foot behind (=reverse) (2 & a)
v2 - Stamp R, Stamp L, Stamp R, (3 & a)
- pause, Stamp L Clap Clap (Video 8035, 8487) (4 & a)
Repeat.
Routine: 2 suites of v1 + v2 above (with pause, Stamp L).
2 suites of v1 + v2 above (minus pause, Stamp L) until last one & end as in v2.
(Follow with La Subida de Barca)
more Videos 8488, 8489 #5,6,7, .. #16..
(La Subida de Barca) (her title) (in place, very fast and speeds up!)
(is on contratiempo - off beat & double-time) (count = & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & ???)
Overall: r L L L ll R R R r r L ll R rr L ll R r }x2
< - - - - I - - - - > < - - - - II - - - - > }
r L L L ll }
then Finale.
{ } - for the intro only.
I {Stamp R}, Stamp L (slight fwd), Stamp L, Stamp L, Stamp L-Stamp L besideR (chg wt) } 2x
{& } 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & }
{Bar} ca a a e Bar }
Reverse. Stamp R R R r r L .. (ca a a e Bar) }
II Stamp L, Stamp L-Stamp L beside R (chg weight) } 4x
1 & 2 & }
ca e Bar }
Reverse. Stamp R r r (ca e Bar) }
Repeat whole I and II, then on last one (after the r LLL ll RRR rr):
do Stamps: L L L, then do 2 quick ones: l l (so =3 sets of 3 stamps, & 2 quick, & pause)
then: R, L, R, L Stamps (at normal time 1 2 3 4 on the beat).
(Remate 1) (follows La Subida de Barca) (very fast) #7, .. #16..
- R toe (fwd little, step firmly, big angle), tee (double-time) Ritmo: tee ko ta-ta!
R heel (firmly), ko
Stamp L, (is bk a little) ta
Stamp R (emphasized) ta (ends on the 1 count, and the 2 count)
Reverse (enters on contratiempo)
Arms: Just down (in front/at pockets).
Repeat it all again. ( so 4 tee ko ta-tas )

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Then Stamp R, Pause.
Finish (in place, feet together):
Stamp L, Stamp R, Stamp L, Stamp R (normal time & count: 1 2 3 4)
(follow with 1st Cha Cha to L after clapping for 2 phrases)
(Remate 2) (follows 1st Cha Cha step) ( fast) #8, ..
- R toe (fwd little, step firmly, big angle), tee (on the counts) Ritmo: tee ko ta
ta
R heel (firmly), ko
Stamp L, ta
Stamp R ta (starts on the 1 count = 1 & 2 & 4 &)
Reverse
Arms: Holding up skirt, in front.
Repeat it all again. ( so 4 repetitions in total )
Finish (in place):
Stamp R, Stamp L, Stamp R, Stamp L (normal time & count: 1 2 3 4)
Arms: On last Stamp, twirl hands (twds inside) with wrists tog (churumbe),
up the centre front (to R upwards, L horiz at shoulder height).
(follow with Ratn step to R then L again)

Letra 1: Cha cha x 1 (to L), Remate 2, Raton x 2, Cha cha x 2 (to R, L)
Start after: Temple (singing ah-aaaaah..) for 4 phrases; then 2 more phrases without voice.
Clapping Intro, during temple, other: Stamp clap clap clap (1 2 3 4)
or Stamp ..clap ..clap ..clap (1.. a2.. a3.. a4).
(Cha cha step) (slow) #5,6,9,10-13
Body facing diag (back L), and upper body leaning bk a bit, knees bit bent (body as if squashed
down from the top of your head); general movement is to diag back L (SW), then diag back R (SE).
<------ cha-cha ------>
- step on L toe bk L (knee bent)*; slide R to beside L (rapidly), & slide L to L again* (1.. a 2)
Arms: R held in arc at shldr height, L in L pocket-both do single outward twirl (on a 2).
Head: Facing across R shoulder.
- step R* across L in same diag line (body & feet facing the diagonal) (3)
(al coche - knee,leg,body facing the diag=fwd - dirn going = like driving a car);
Arms: R loops quickly to bottom, then straight upwd in front (palm up) to top A-hey!
Head: Looks up (to hand raised in front); Body leaning backward a little.
- pivot on both feet 180 towards L to face diag fwd R, weight on front foot (L,knee bent). (4)
Arms: R comes around & down across front of body, in a fist, to R pocket (R elbow outward);
L comes up ldg (w/twirl) to held at shldr height. Like a Kung Fu swap Hai-ya!
Head: Turn quickly to L looking down over L shoulder and arm; Body leaning forward a little.
* weight on R (=R hip thrust out a bit to R)
(First time is to L, and follow with Remate 2 tee ko ta ta)
After 2nd Raton (to L): Arms: like Raton (L-shape); otherwise, horizontal & at hip.
For last Cha cha (to L): do Cha cha finale
(Cha cha finale) (follows Cha Cha repn) #10-13
Variation for last repetition (to L):
- on the Step R when you raise your R arm up, turn only to L side (not diag back), (1)
and dont look up at your hand, but look straight ahead (and continue until Ya hey!)
- bring R arm down across body to L pocket in a fist, facing L hand (2)
- then twist hips/pivot L on feet & shift arms to R hip (hands twirling outward) to R side (3)
- then R L ( inward) to L side
(4)
- finish with:
Arms: Fling both arms up above your head, with a flick of open hands Me deja!/ Ya hey!
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 Head: Turn quickly to left and down a bit. Stick out tongue - blah! Im out of here!

(Michael Jackson & final steps) (follows Cha Cha finale) #10-13
Part 1: Looks a bit like a moon walk.
- Twist upper body to Left (=facing Right direction), chest fwd/up, and pivot to L on feet
(L knee is fwd to side & bent w/weight, R hip thrust out, body position normal);
Arms: do like a Karate punch fwd (R arm) - L arm just comes down left in fist to waist/hip;
R arm comes around and fwd snappily like a punch out front (with hand twirl).
Like King Pin Stop! (Count: 1 2)
- Step fwd on R toe, chest fwd/up still; R knee is bent (with weight), L hip thrust out,
(=reverse snappily).
Sort of like a Michael Jackson moon walk (Count: 3 4)
Arms: Just reverse arms (L arm straight fwd over R knee twirl; R hand at R hip, elbow out).
Part 2: Turning.
While turning to the Left (90):
- Stamp L foot (bit diag behind R), Stamp R fwd, Stamp L, Stamp R, StampL
1 & 2 & 3 & 4
Arms: Bring arms gradually around to front at pockets (standing proudly).
Arms (optional): Raise them out sides and up, then churumbe down centre.
Part 3: Sides and stamps.
- Step on R toe to R side, step on L (in pl), (Count: 1 2
Step back on R foot beside L, pause. 3 )
Arms: R arm round the side to front at shldr height (hand twirls outward), L hand on L hip;
(on 2 &) bring R arm back to R hip.
- Step on L toe to L side, step on R (in pl), (Count: 1 2 3 &?
Step back on L foot beside R, pause. 3 ) 4 &
Arms: L arm round the side to front at shoulder height (hand twirls outward), R hand on R hip;
(on 4 &) bring L arm back to L hip.
- repeat with R again as above (w/o pause, w/o arms) (Count: 1 2 3 4 )
Step on L foot, pause, then (Count: 1 & )
Stamp R beside L, Stamp L, R, L, R, pause, Stamp L
( 2 & 3 & 4 )
Arms: Dont do R arm to front, etc; just wait until Stamps, then
Raise both arms out sides up to top quite quickly; then
on last pause, flick hands/arms up to sky (quick hand twirl); and,
on final Stamp L, bring hands down snappily in fists at L pocket.
OUR FIRST ROUTINE FINISHES HERE.
(Ratn step) (slow + faster paces) #8-13
Body facing diag (back R); general movt is to diag back R, then 90 fwd from that; extended knee
bent (step on toe at first). Body scrunched a bit.
Grapevine step at the start:
- Step on R to diag back R, 1
Cross L front of R, 2
Step R to R, 3
Cross L behind R 4
Arms: arms in L-shape, leading with R upwards (beh head a bit), L at shldr-height.
How remember? Want face exposed to audience (if L was up, would hide face!).
Head: Turned away from direction going (i.e. to left).
Then Rat!:
- Stamp R fwd (dirn youre facing - 90) Ah! A rat! 1
Pause, 2
Stamp L fwd, Stamp R fwd &3
Pause, Kick L forward quickly, then 180 L to diag (back L) &4&
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 Arms: Bring them sharply down to Right pocket position (arms in a closed circle, hands flat).
On the 2 stamps, switch sides sharply (over to L pocket, then to R pocket).
On kick and turn, twirl arms up centre to L-shape again (L -ldg- arm upwards).
Head: Facing direction now stepping (fwd).
Repeat this whole sequence (Grapevine & Rat) to other dirn (twds diag back L).
(follow with Cha Cha step twice - to R then to L)
(Intro step) (slower pace) #6 - PRACTICE THIS
Like an Egyptian (legs, hips face diag/R; shoulders facing front). Body scrunched down,
leg with weight has hip thrust out, other (on toe) has knee bent.
- 1,2 Step on R toe to R Arms: arms in dnward-facing arc (L & R hand in pocket),
3,4 Cross L front of R to R, close to floor, step on L (foot diag). & slowly rising.
1,2,3 Step on R toe to R Arms: continue rising to a V above
4 Turn body 180 rapidly to L Arms: snap to crossed forearms in front shldr ht; wt on R.
(this is the quick twist of warm-up)
- 1 Stamp L in front (fwd) = to L? } Arms: bring arms crossed dn in front, twirling hands?
2 Step on R in front (walking) }
3 Step on L in front }
4 Step on R in front, thrust chest fwd Arms: arms at sides,hands beside, pistolsdraw!posn
- 1 Pivot on both feet 180 (rapidly) twd L Arms: throwing R shldr fwd (shrug away) turning L
(shoulder roll fwd - like a brush off!)
2,3,4 Step on ? in front Arms: bringing arms (in circle),holding purse (monedero),
around and down across body both to L pocket.
Then, turning in a very tight circle to the L:
- Point R out to R, Step L 45 to L (almost in place), Point R out to R, Step L 45 to L ??
- Step R, Step L, Step R, Step L & Stamp R (beside L foot) facing front again.
Head: turned to L (over your L shoulder) Arms: ?

OUR FIRST ROUTINE MUSIC: (Tango Malagueos Track04 8:40 total)

00:10 Guitar strong, then (:18) Clapping (palmas)
00:24 (:24) Temple begins 4 phrases Aaaa-eee, (:38) 2 phrases - no singing - Clapping
00:44 Escobilla
00:56 La Subida de Barca
01:10 Remate 1
01:16 Clapping - 2 phrases only (palmas)
Letra 1
01:24 Cha cha x 1
01:30 Remate 2
01:36 Raton x2
.. Cha cha x 2
02:10 Michael Jackson, etc.
02:15 Letra 1 final step
.. 02:45 sort of repeats again - but it is different steps
03:04 Temple again - 4 phrases Aaaa-eee,
Like a Remate 2 - 2 phrases (FAST) (Stronger singing & guitar strumming)
03:23 Letra (different one; but could repeat ours e.g. Cha cha3:38 Raton)
04:16 Letra ends, finale..
04:20 Slower style - guitar picking (Greek-sounding)

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(Second Trimestre steps - Binario)

(Steps) (forward) 11/4+ - PRACTICE THIS

- Step R fwd
- Lift L knee quickly high up (a los dientes=teeth!) or kick up heel behind quickly
- Step L fwd
- Step R fwd
Repeat. (= 2 compases) x 2.
Claps: no clap on first, then 3 claps (start claps on L kick/lift).
or
Arms1: Raise arms out sides to top (above head) - with 2 hand twirls on way to top.
Lower arms down centre front - with 2 hand twirls. (on 1st & 2nd compases)
Repeat again (3rd & 4th compases).
Body: is scrunched down (as you do!).
Head: is facing forward.
or Arms2: Have arms out sidewards at shoulder height, tilted fwd,
elbows high (in line with shoulders or even higher).
Hands: can do inward hand twirls (twist hands when up) or snap fingers.
Chest: is lifted/thrust out so can balance 2 glasses (A-hey!).
Body: is scrunched down (as you do!).
Head: is lifted a little facing forward.

(Step-Touch CROSS forward/backward step) 13/4 - PRACTICE THESE

Body facing forward, slight lean back; slight twist away from dirn of toe touch. (as said later)
(Forward)
- Cross R in front of L (foot on slight angle), slight body dip (1)
- touch L out to L, (2)
- Cross L in front of R (foot on sl. angle), slight body dip (3)
- touch R out to R (4)
Repeat.
Arms: Raise arms out sides to top (above head) - with 2 hand twirls on way to top.
Head: is facing forward.
(Backward)
- Cross R behind L but rest as above.
Arms: Raise L arm to front (sl. lwr than shldr), twirl hand outwd on 3.
R arm at R hip, R elbow out.
Head: Turn to L looking over L arm (looking to neighours) - briskly.

(Hip Step in CIRCLE) 13/4 - PRACTICE THIS

On each step, turn 90 to Left. Bring both arms to top (above head).
- Step on R toe (quite far) forward, thrust R hip fwd/side over toe (1)
Step L in place, (2)
Step on R back beside Left, but pivoting 90 to left as do it; (3)
hip slightly thrust out sideways (now facing 90 to Left)
Pause. (4)
Arms: Circle R arm around, in circle, from outside and back up - over 4 counts.
L hand remains above head.
- Step on L toe (quite far) forward, thrust L hip fwd over toe
Step R in place,
Step on L back beside Right, but pivoting 90 to left as do it. (now facing 90 to Left).
Pause.
Arms: Circle L arm around, in circle, from outside and back up - over 4 counts.
R hand remains above head.
Repeat both above, so have done a complete circle on the floor.
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(Finish with the Arms2 version of above)

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STEPS (for TERNARIO beat) - #10 - PRACTICE THIS
(Chassez forward step) - all a bit Viennese waltzish
Chest is leading (raised); sort of a body dip/swoop on first step. Raise oppos. arm to extended foot.
- Step R fwd (1)
Step L up behind and across R (2)
Step R in place (3)
Reverse. Step L fwd
Arms: Raise L arm to straight out in front at shldr-height (twirl hand to fist); R arm at pocket.
At the end of the 3 count, bring L arm snappily down to pocket for reverse.
Head: Turned to the side across the extended arm.
(Chassez sidewards step)
Chest is facing front (arms turned slightly to L side), body more fixed.
- Stamp R to R (foot slightly turned outward) (1)
Step on L toe across behind R (2)
Step R in place (3)
Reverse. Step L to L
Arms: Same as for forward step.
At the end of the 3 count, bring L arm snappily down to pocket for reverse.
Head: Turned to the side across the extended arm.
(Sostenido / held up step forward)
Sort of a limping/delayed step. (see earlier)
- Stamp R fwd (1)
Touch & lift L beside R toe (2)
Step L fwd of R (3)
Repeat. Stamp R fwd
Arms: R arm across body at waist height; L arm up & behind a bit.
Head: Facing forward.

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STEPS (for DOCES beat) - (See videos 23 Mar 2011) #14,16 - PRACTICE THIS
(Step-Touch CROSS forward step) (See Videos 23 Mar?) Actual counts:
Body facing forward, slight lean back; slight twist away from dirn of toe touch.
- Cross R in front of L (foot on slight angle), slight body dip (1 12
touch L out to L, 2 3) 1 2
Arms: Raise L arm to front (sl. lwr than shldr), twirl hand outwd on 3.
R arm at R hip, R elbow out.
Head: Turn to L looking over L arm (looking to neighours) - briskly.
Cross L in front of R (foot on sl. angle), slight body dip (1 3
touch R out to R 2 3) 4 5
Arms: R arm to front (..), twirl hand outwd on 3. L arm trailing/behind at L hip, L elbow out.
Head: Turn to R looking over R arm.
- Step R forward, Step L fwd, Step R fwd (ft fwd) (1 2 1 2 1 2) 6 7 8 9 10 11
Arms: bring extended arm in front down slowly to its pocket (hand in fist); other at hip still.
Head: Facing forward/front.
REPEAT all one more time. (then do toe-step diag and chg)
(Toe-Step diag and chg dirn step) (See Videos 23 Mar?)
Body slightly facing diag R & arms facing front (not dirn youre moving), slight lean back,
chest thrust forward.
- Step on R toe to R (foot facing diagR dirn) (then onto heel), (1 12
Cross L foot in front of R, (body dips slightly) 2 3) x 2 1 2
Repeat. 3 4 5
Arms: R arm across front, leading with R elbow in dirn, (sort of judo posn, sl bent, hand lvl)
hand twirl;
L arm trailing(angled behind), L pocket, elbow out, twirl hand. Twirl on 3 count?
Head: Facing direction of movement (=facing R). Body is aire (chest out, shldrs dn).
- Step R in dirn, (body level-no dip) (1 2) 6
7
Step L in dirn, (1 2) 8 9
Arms: Both straight arms rise out the sides up to top over the 4 counts (are facing front).
Head: Facing direction of movement (=slightly to R).
- Cross R in front of L, to L, quickly turning/pivoting to L dirn, (1 2) 9?10 11
(=quick reverse of dirn; with R foot high, but kept close to L leg not swung out), pause.
Arms: ..then circle both arms inward, briskly, dn to R side (body facing away from them-to L)
Head: Turns briskly to L (new direction). Body compressed a little.
REVERSE
After the last (=transition to Step-Touch step):
- Cross L in front of R, to R, quickly turning (to centre) (1 2) 10 11
(then quickly Cross R in front of L, to L =the beginning the Step-Touch forward step again)
(Toe-Step diag with piscina step) (See Videos 23 Mar) #15,17 - PRACTICE THIS
As above, but do a circle towards back instead of Step R, Step L, Cross R. i.e. new (1 2 1 2 1 2):
- first 1 2 3 1 2 3 as above, then:
- Step R, Step L, Step R, Step L in a circle to R (back), (1 & 2 &) 6 7 8 9
as if walking around a pool (piscina), and
last Step R crosses the L (and hold). (3 &) 10 11
(then quickly do reverse beginning with usual 1 2 3 1 2 3)
Arms: Same as above (for usual Toe-Step diag step).
Head: Turned in direction turning, until last cross then head turns to L (as above?).
(Step-Touch CROSS backward step) #18 - once only (briefly)
Body facing forward as for Step-Touch forward step...
- Cross R behind L (foot on slight angle), slight body dip (1 12
touch L out to L, 2 3) 1 2
Arms: Crossed in front of abdomen in front, do hand twirls, stomach crunched.
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 Cross L behind R (foot on sl. angle), slight body dip (1 3
touch R out to R 2 3) 4 5
Arms: As above?
Head: As above?
REPEAT all one more time.

OUR SECOND ROUTINE:

- Step-Touch forward step x 2; Toe-Step diag x 2 (to R, to L);
Step-Touch forward step x 2;
Toe-Step diag with piscina x 2.
- Finishes with backwards Step-Touch repeated once?

(Sweep-flick diag step - Panadero) #16,18 - PRACTICE THIS

Body side-on to diag. Generally going a bit to diag R... Actual counts:
- Step R (turn body twds inside - leftwards; hip leads in diag..), (1 10
Sweep L in circle fr L side to crossed behind R, & Step L, 2 11
Stamp R, 3) 12
Flick L up in front of R (toe pointed, like lift), (1 1
Step L in front of R (in diag dirn) 2 2
Step R in front of L ( ) 3 3
Arms: Hands both at pockets, elbows out; but,
on flick, raise same (L) arm up out back and up to above hd (with hand twirls),
twirling R hand at pocket;
then bring arm gradually down in front.
Head: Facing direction moving (diagonal).
REVERSE steps, turning body to face opposite side/diag but still going forward dirn.
(Step L, Sweep R, Stamp L..)

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