Yes yes, Donnie Burn! and I am sure you know them. Study how they shape the dance.
Man | Lady | ||
Count | Movement | Count | Movement |
1234 | As Separation | 1234 | As Separation |
5 | Cross RF loosely behind LF | 5 | Cross LF loosely in front of RF |
6 | Cross LF loosely behind RF | 6 | Cross RF loosely in front of LF |
78 | Repeat 5 and 6 | 78 | Repeat 5 and 6 |
9 | Close RF to LF | 9 | Close LF to RF |
10 | Point LF to side without weight, R knee flexed | 10 | Point RF to side without weight, L knee flexed |
11 | Close LF to RF | 11 | Close RF to LF |
12 | Point RF to side without weight, L knee flexed | 12 | Point LF to side without weight, R knee flexed |
13 | RF back in CBMP, toe turned in | 13 | LF fwd and across in CBMP toward Man's L side |
14 | LF to side and slightly fwd | 14 | RF to side |
15 | RF fwd in CBMP, OP, small step | 15 | LF back in CBMP, small step |
16 17 18 19 | Twist to L, allowing feet to uncross. End RF back, weight on RF | 16 | RF to side and slightly fwd in PP |
17 | LF fwd in PP and CBMP | ||
18 | RF fwd in PP | ||
19 | LF fwd in PP and CBMP, RF held in CBMP |
Man | Lady | ||
Count | Movement | Count | Movement |
1 | Appel on RF | 1 | Appel on LF |
2 | LF to side in PP | 2 | RF to side in PP |
3 | RF fwd and across in CBMP | 3 | LF fwd in CBMP, then turn underarm on LF to end with RF crossed loosely in front without weight (Spiral turn) |
4 | LF to side in PP | 4 | RF to side in PP |
5678 | Repeat 3 and 4 twice, RLRL | 5678 | Repeat 3 and 4 twice, LRLR |
Man | Lady | ||
Count | Movement | Count | Movement |
1 | Appel on RF | 1 | Appel on LF |
2 | LF to side in PP | 2 | RF to side in PP |
3 | RF fwd in PP and CBMP | 3 | LF fwd and across in PP and CBMP |
4 | LF back and slightly to side | 4 | RF fwd |
5 | RF to side in Open PP | 5 | LF to side in Open CPP, then turn underarm on LF to end with RF crossed loosely in front without weight (Spiral turn) |
6 | LF fwd and across in CBMP | 6 | RF fwd |
78 | Repeat 5 and 6 | 78 | Repeat 5 and 6 |
9 | RF fwd and slightly to side | 9 | LF back and slightly to side |
10 | LF to side in PP | 10 | RF to side in PP |
11 | RF fwd and across in PP and CBMP | 11 | LF fwd and across in PP and CBMP |
12 | Close LF to RF | 12 | Close RF to LF |
Figure 28: Fregolina (also Farol)
Man | Lady | ||
Count | Movement | Count | Movement |
1 | Appel on RF | 1 | Appel on LF |
2 | LF to side in PP | 2 | RF to side in PP |
3 | RF fwd in PP and CBMP | 3 | LF fwd and across in PP and CBMP |
4 | LF side and slightly back | 4 | RF fwd |
5 | RF back, R side leading | 5 | LF fwd, L side leading, preparing to step OP |
6 | LF back in CBMP, Lady outside | 6 | RF fwd in CBMP, OP |
7 | Close RF to LF | 7 | LF to side and slightly back |
8 | Sur Place LF | 8 | RF back in line with LF at a 90° angle to Man on his R side, toe turned out. K knee flexed (Spanish Line) |
9 10 11 12 | Hold position with feet together | 9 10 11 | LF fwd, RF fwd, LF fwd, |
12 | RF fwd toward Man's L side, then turn underarm on RF to end with LF crossed loosely in front without weight (Spiral turn) | ||
13 14 15 16 | Hold position with feet together | 13 14 15 | LF fwd, RF fwd, LF to side and slightly back, |
16 | RF back and slightly across, OP on R side, toe turned out, L knee flexed (Spanish Line) | ||
17 18 19 20 | Hold position with feet together | 17 18 | LF
fwd, toe turned out , RF to side and slightly back , |
19 | LF back and slightly across, OP on L side, toe turned out | ||
20 | RF back in line with LF, toe turned out. L knee flexed (Spanish Line) | ||
21 22 | Hold position with feet together | 21 | LF fwd, behind Man's back |
22 | RF fwd, behind Man's back | ||
23 | LF back | 23 | LF fwd, passing Man's R side |
24 | Close RF to LF without weight | 24 | Having turned to L on LF, RF fwd without weight in front of Man at a 90° angle. R knee flexed (Small Press Line) |
25 26 | Hold position weight weight on LF | 25 | Replace weight fwd to RF, then turn on RF |
26 | Close LF to RF without weight | ||
27 | RF to side | 27 | LF to side |
28 | Close LF to RF | 28 | Close RF to LF |
Figure 29: Twists
Man | Lady | ||
Count | Movement | Count | Movement |
1 | Appel on RF | 1 | Appel on LF |
2 | LF to side in PP | 2 | RF to side in PP |
3 | RF fwd in PP and CBMP | 3 | LF fwd, L side leading |
4 | LF side and slightly back | 4 | RF fwd |
5 | Cross RF behind LF | 5 | LF fwd, L side leading, preparing to step OP |
6 | Twist to R with feet in place. End with weight on LF, slightly back | 6 | RF fwd in CBMP toward Man's R side |
7 | RF fwd, OP, in CBMP | 7 | LF back |
8 | LF to side | 8 | RF closes to LF (Heel Turn) |
9 | Cross RF behind LF | 9 | LF fwd, L side leading |
10 | Twist to R with feet in place. End with weight on LF, slightly back | 10 | RF fwd in CBMP, toward Man's R side |
11 12 13 14 | Repeat 7-10, RLRL | 11 12 13 14 | Repeat 7-10, LRLR |
15 | Close RF to LF | 15 | LF to side, small step |
Figure 30: Chasse Cape (including Outside Turns)
Man | Lady | ||
Count | Movement | Count | Movement |
1 | RF to side and slightly back, toe turned out | 1 | LF to side and slightly fwd |
2 | LF back in CBMP | 2 | RF fwd in CBMP, OP |
3 | Replace weight fwd to RF, OP in CBMP | 3 | LF fwd and slightly across, then turn to end LF back. Knees very slightly flexed |
4 | LF to side | 4 | RF fwd, toe turned out |
5 | Move RF toward LF | 5 | LF behind RF (Cuban Cross) |
6 | LF to side and slightly back, toe turned out | 6 | RF fwd, toe turned out |
7 | RF back in CBMP | 7 | LF fwd in CBMP, OP on L side |
8 | Replace weight to LF in CBMP, OP on L side | 8 | RF fwd and slightly across, then turn to end RF back. Knees very slightly flexed |
9 | RF to side | 9 | LF fwd, toe turned out |
10 | Move LF toward RF | 10 | RF behind LF (Cuban Cross) |
11 | RF to side and slightly back, toe turned out | 11 | LF fwd, toe turned out |
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 | Repeat
2-8, LRLRLRL |
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 | Repeat 2-8, RLRLRLR |
19 | RF fwd and slightly rightward in LSP | 19 | LF fwd and slightly leftward LSP |
20 | Place LF fwd and slightly across RF without weight, but with slight pressure. Toe turned out. L knee flexed (Spanish Line in Inverted CPP) | 20 | Place RF fwd and slightly across LF without weight but with slight pressure. Toe turned out. R knee flexed (Spanish Line in Inverted CPP) |
21 22 23 | Hold position for 3 counts | 21 22 23 | Hold position for 3 counts |
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And I am sure you know them too. My favourite couple, Slavik & Karina! Great Paso Doble at their innovation set. |