Paso Doble

Paso Doble originates from Spain. It developed on the basis of movements performed by the matadors during the bull fights. In Paso Doble the man (matador) is in focus more than in any other dance. The lady is left with playing a role of a cape ("cappa") the red canvas of the torreador or a bull, depending on circumstances. The dance came into fashion around 1920.

It is probably the last dance you will learn if you take up Latin American dance classes. That's because it is based around previously agreed choreography (arranged precisely to the music) and it is far more difficult to lead and improvise it.

Syllabus:

Bronze

Appel

Basic movement

Chasses to R & L

Deplacement, including the attack

Drag

Fallaway ending to separation

Huit (cape)

Promenade

Promenade close

Promenade link

Separation

Separation with lady's caping walk

Sixteen

Sur place

Silver

Ecart (fallaway whisk)

Grand circle

La passe

Open telemark

Promenades

Twist turn

Gold

Banderillas

Chasse cape

Coup de pique

Fallaway reverse

Flamenco taps

Fregolina, incorporating the farol

Left foot variation

Spanish line

Syncopated separation

Travelling spins from CPP

Travelling spins from PP

Twists

Thanks for information "Ballroom Dancing U.K."