Paso Doble Syllabus Figures 25-30

Yes yes, Donnie Burn! and I am sure you know them. Study how they shape the dance.

Figure 25: Syncopated Separation
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

Figure 26: Travelling Spins from Promenade Position
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

Figure 27: Travelling Spins from Counter Promenade Position
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!
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