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The ultimate expression of dance machismo, in the Paso Doble the man plays the role of the fearless Spanish matador, while the woman plays both the cape and the bull. This dance is a stylized representation of the Spanish bullfight (corrida). It's a deadly serious dance, charged with drama, passion and violence. You have to do it with commitment, otherwise it's not worth bothering. Based on the marching music at the beginning of the bullfight, the Paso Doble developed into a popular social dance in the 1930s. Today, the Paso Doble is the most dramatic and narrative of the competitive Latin American dances.
Man should have good posture, toned to the tips of his fingers, while ladies should have big and dramatic shapes. Yet, the two must look the part. They should not go into Paso Doble without looking angry, better to be aggressive. Eyes should always be focused, either on each other on a judge, or even on a member of the audience. They must maintain that intensity right through the dance.
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