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 History
Pasodoble (Spanish: double step) is a dance that emulates
the movements of a bullfight. Although Pasodoble is
rooted in Spanish traditions, it is believed to have been
created in Southern French culture during the 1930s.
The Pasodoble was a way for the French to portray the
techniques that are used in Spanish bullfights. The
Pasodoble contains march-like steps to resemble the
bullfights and it is known as one of the fastest Latin
Ballroom dances because dancers make around 120 to
130 beats/steps per minute.
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With a binary rhythm and moderated movement, the
Pasodoble was likely based on typical Spanish dances
of the 16th century. During the 18th century, it was
incorporated into comedies and adopted as a
regulatory step for the Spanish infantry, with a special
feature that makes the troops take the regular step:
120 steps per minute. The music was introduced
in bullfights during the 19th century
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It is played during the bullfighters' entrance to the ring
(paseo) or during the passes (faena) just before the kill. It
corresponds to the pasodoble dance (traditional
and ballroom).
The Pasodoble has both Spanish and French characteristics.
The steps often contain French terms but the dance resembles
the nature of the bullfight. The man portrays the matador in
the dance and the woman portrays the bull. There are
also flamenco-like qualities throughout the dance as the man
and woman challenge each other.
 History
It is played during the bullfighters' entrance to the ring
(paseo) or during the passes (faena) just before the kill. It
corresponds to the pasodoble dance (traditional
and ballroom).
The Pasodoble has both Spanish and French characteristics.
The steps often contain French terms but the dance resembles
the nature of the bullfight. The man portrays the matador in
the dance and the woman portrays the bull. There are
also flamenco-like qualities throughout the dance as the man
and woman challenge each other.
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Pasodoble is a lively style of dance to the duple meter march-
like music. It is modeled after the sound, drama, and
movement of the Spanish and Portuguesebullfight. The
traditional version of couple's dance originated in France and
was later adopted in Spain and Portugal. Its original form as a
Spanish military march is still interpreted nowadays in the
context to the Moor and Christian festivals, in the southeast
region of Spain, and is the major focus of current pasodoble
productions.
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Famous bullfighters have been honored with pasodoble tunes
named after them. Other tunes have been inspired by
patriotic motifs or local characters. The Pasodoble is more
well-known and used today for dance competitions.
Pasodoble is based on music played at bullfights during the
bullfighters' entrance (paseo), or during the passes (faena)
just before the kill. The leader of this dance plays the part of
the matador.
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The follower generally plays the part of the matador's cape,
but can also represent the shadow of the matador, as well as
the flamenco dancer in some figures. The follower never
represents the bull, although it is commonly thought this
way. Its origin dates back to a French military march with the
name "Paso Redoble." This was a fast-paced match, which is
why this is a fast-paced Latin American dance modeled after
the Spanish bullfight. Bullfighting was well known around
this time.
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This dance originated from France, and it gained popularity
in the US in 1930. The steps usually have French names,
because of its origins. In France, it is called “Paso Redoble”.
The dances meaning is the bullfighter vs. the bull. Paso Doble
takes up a lot of space. It is performed at things such as
exhibitions, competitions, and performances. The reason it
did not catch on in America is because it is not a dance you
can easily learn. All moves of the dance are to be done sharp,
and quickly. Paso Doble is to be considered as one of the most
dramatic Latin dances.
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In competitive dance, modern pasodoble is combined with
other four dances (samba, cha-cha-cha, rumba and jive)
under the banner International Latin. Modern pasodoble
dance consists of two dancing parts and one break in
between for dancers of class D and of three parts and two
breaks in between for dancers of class C, B, A, according to
the IDSF classification.[2] Dancers of lower than D-class
usually perform only four official dances of Latin-American
Program.
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 Basic Steps
The Steps to the Paso Doble
Paso Doble is a dance of posturing and high gestures by the
man, and flowing circular steps around him by the woman.
Because the dance was developed in France, the steps to this
Spanish dance actually have French names, such as chassez
cape (to chase the cape). While most of the steps are
technically led with the heel, because of the high posturing
there is quite a bit of moving on the balls of the feet.
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Lead Steps to the Basic
With the dancers in a rigid and closed dance frame, lead's left
hand clasping the follow's right held out from the body, and
his right hand at her back, her left hand held at his bicep, the
dancers need to keep a rigid and close hold throughout the
steps.
The lead begins facing line of dance and steps forward with
the left, letting the body rotate to the center of the dance floor
as the right foot steps ahead. Remaining on the balls of the
feet, beats 3-8 are stepped in a chasse.
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The next eight beats begin with one of the "cape" moves, as
the man takes three steps in a tight, counterclockwise circle,
finishing off the last beats with side steps back against the
line of dance.
All of these moves should be sharp and quick, with the chest
and head held up and out epitomizing "pride and dignity."
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Follow Steps to the Basic
The follow basically mirrors the steps of the lead, moving
backwards in the tight circle, using the motion to lend the
impression of a flowing cape to the traditionally long skirts
worn by the woman for the paso doble. The dance is very
intensely connecting between the two, with eye contact and
physical contact lending an urgent tension between the two
dancers
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Other Steps
As mentioned before, many of the other steps in the Paso
Doble have French names. The chassez cape is one of these,
and is a good example of the way the dance mimics the
traditional Spanish bullfights. After the dancers have gotten
into promenade position, the steps proceed as follows:
The dancers step forward on beats one and two.
At beat three, the lead dips his right shoulder, as if lowering a
cape before a bull.
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This motion is carried into a step back on beat four and a
180-degree turn on beats five and six, so that now the lead is
moving backwards and the follow is traveling "outside" (i.e.,
her feet are positioned to the side of the man's).
During the first four beats of the next measure, the man
again dips his shoulder, moving the "cape" again until both
dancers are again facing forward in promenade position.
Beat five contains a small "leap" performed by both dancers,
with a flick of the foot up behind them.
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Steps six through eight are spent collecting the feet together
so that the dancers are facing each other as if beginning the
basic position.
It can be seen from this example that not all steps in the paso
doble can be blended into each other. In order to get from the
basic step into the promenade position of the chassez cape
there are tiny "surplus" steps taken to get the dancers into
position.
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These steps are highly stylized with the same staccato motion
as the rest of the dance.
While not the most popular of the ballroom dances, nor the
easiest to learn, it can be a beautiful part of any dance fan's
repertoire.