Paso Doble
In
Spanish the name Paso Doble means “ Two Steps”.
Distinguished from “Paso a Dos” meaning “Dance for Two”, “two Steps”,
refering to the marching nature of the steps counted 1,2 for left,
right.
One
of many Spanish folk dances associated with various facets of Spanish
life. Based on the bullfight, in portrays the torero (male dancer) and
his cape (female dancer) danced to the marched music used for procession
at the biginning of a corrida.
The
dance became popular in Paris amongst upper classes in the 1930’s and
acquired many french names for certain steps.
The
competition Paso Doble is danced with the shoulders wide and down and a
high chest, head back
slighty forward and down, weight is forward but most steps have heal
leads. The Paso doble is danced with highlights usually matched in the
choreography by dramatic poses, adding to the spectacular nature of the
dance.
