Latin Dance - Paso Doble

• The Paso Doble is a sporty Latin dance performed around the floor.

• The steps in the Paso Doble are initiated from the heel, and the movements from step to step are danced without hip action.

• Call for the First Step: Stamping the ground for the first step – the man with his right foot, the woman with her left foot, both in place. The foot should not be lifted too high.

History

• Originating in 19th-century Spain, the Paso Doble is one of the five Latin dances in the World Dance Program.

• It has been part of the competitive dance program since 1945. Paso Doble is not widely known in public. Literally translated, it means "double step."

• It is danced in 2/4 time at a tempo of 58-62 bars (166-124 bpm) – tournament tempo is 62 bars.

• A characteristic feature of the Paso Doble is a raised, proud posture – an interpretation of bullfighting.

Grundlagen für das Welttanzprogramm und des deutschen Tanzabzeichens

• Paso Doble (französischer Stil) Grundschritt, Promenade, Linksdrehung, Capa

• Paso Doble (englischer Stil) Grundschritte, Chasse nach rechts und links, Attacke, Trennung, Promenadenlink

Bronze

• Rückfallende zur Trennung

Silber

• Promenade (nach rechts gedreht)

Gold

• Sechzehn (inklusive Acht)

Goldstar

• Offener Telemark