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These two calls are used to either release the second part of a more complicated move or to indicate the end of a move that has a variable length.
SeFue
EsoEs
lit. to the right
As the Leads move in, they veer to the right so that they can move back out into the next slot along to the right.
lit. to the left
Like ALaDerecha but to the left.
Rueda Names in General...
Some moves are called by different names depending on where you are dancing. If we know about a second name for a move we'll try and put it in.
Names on this Site...
On this site names of moves that are made up of more than one word have often been pushed together into one, with upper case letters telling you where the words are, they also get highlighted bold blue, to form LinksLikeThis. They are now what is called a Camel Case word. That's because this site is really a kind of wiki, and it uses camel case words to form links between documents. So although the title of a description may be DileQueNo, you should read that as the three words: Dile Que No.
[aba(ch)o – (welsh ch)] lit. down
Partners still in balroom hold. First a half mambo forward then partners step-step-step in TiempoDeEspana, Leads backward, Followers forward, around the circle.
Abajo may be used to refer to the down circle direction. (To your left if you face into the circle.) This call is also used to modify some other moves eg. NiParaMiNiParaTi
lit. too and fro
may also be known as Paseala
Follow dances a figure of eight in the leads arms in and out of the wheel. Lead stands with left shoulder towards the middle of the wheel.
* ''123'' Follow towards the middle of the wheel, on ''3'' makes the turn back out.
* ''567'' Follow towards the outside, on ''5'' makes the turn back in.
A bit of ballroom hold with a turn then move on to the next partner.
* ''123'' open break into ballroom hold
* ''567'' couple turns 180^^o^^ in the hold
* (''7,8ish'' Lead ducks under the Follows right)
* ''123'' Lead moves to the left shoulder of the next Follow
* ''567'' Follow crosses new Lead into [[Guapea]]
Starting with...
[[Adios]]
[[Prima]]
variations...
FestivalDeAdios
AdiosConLaHermana
AdiosConLaHermanaYLaFamilia
PrimaDoble
[err-mana]
[[video|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX-3Xsove94]]
An [[Adios]], [[Enchufle]], DileQueNo.
* ''123'' open break into ballroom hold
* ''567'' couple turns 180^^o^^ in the hold, on the ''7'' the Lead needs to duck out under the Follows right arm ending up facing the middle of the circle, with the Follow behins them on the outside of the wheel. Leads use the ''8'' to start turning towards the Follows to lead:
* ''123'' anti-clockwise turn for the Follows, swapping places with the Leads
* ''567'' Leads gather the Follows to their right shoulder
* Finish DileQueNo.
Some groups finish this move passing on to the next partner [[Enchufle]] style, some with the DileQueNo. Bangor does DileQueNo.
A common variation uses one of the [[Modifiers]]. Whilst the Leads are gathering the Follows, call [[Exhibela]] to add a little to the move.
Starts as for AdiosConLaHermana but instead of gathering:
* ''567'' Lead goes arm in arm (right to right) with follow, making the first half turn.
* ''123,567'' a full turn arm in arm
* ''123'' Lead moves to the left shoulder of the next Follow
* ''567'' Follow crosses new Lead into [[Guapea]]
[[Setenta]]
[[Sombrero]]
[[Jardin]]
[[Princesa]]
lit. up
The motion is like [[Abajo]] but the Leads move forward and the Followers backward in front of them.
Arriba may be used to refer to the up circle direction. (To your right if you face into the circle.) This call is also used to modify some other moves eg. NiParaMiNiParaTi.
* ''123'' lead Follow anti-clockwise into a cuddle. Lead should move to the outside of the wheel
* ''567'' Lead pulls out with the right to lead the Follow into a spin towards the next Lead on the right.
* on the ''7'' the circle should be able to link up to form a chain.
* ''123'' letting go of the original partner, Leads lead an anti-clockwise turn for the new Follow
* ''567'' Follow crosses out into [[Guapea]]
We have come accross a variation called Espe Jueno [ess-per (ch)ueno - (welsh ch)] where instead of a DileQueNo finish ther is an [[Enchufle]] finish, where you end up with your original partner
In this move the Leads mime a little: first they catch a ball, then they throw it and as it flies away they get distracted, shouting is mandatory :-)
* ''123'' [[Enchufle]] start
* ''567'' Leads move into the wheel
* ''123'' on ''1'' Leads 'catch' a ball low with a loud 'huh', on ''3'' throw it away high with a 'hah'.
* ''567'' Leads shade their eyes, and on noticing the next Follower finish with
* ''123-567'' DileQueNo
Followers should be doing something to attract the attention of the Leads.
Rueda starts to get interesting when you start changing partners. Here are some of the basics...
[[Dame]]
DameUnaConUna
DameDos
DameDosConDos
Used with MeQuiere, a call for the Follows. See MeQuiere for the full details
Whilst opening out in [[Guapea]] everybody presses hands with next partner along, (on ''1''ish), the whole wheel rotates in the [[Arriba]] direction.
[cara-mel-oh] Similar to [[Chocolate]] but leading by arm above head not off waist.
Another name for [[Guapea]].
The basic movement in our salsa is often called Casino Basic. The style of Salsa that we do whilst we rueda is also called Casino style salsa. It comes from Cuba.
These are some of the very basic parts of the style of salsa that we try to dance at Bangor.
[[Guapea]]
[[Casino]]
DileQueNo
[[Hecho]]
DesHecho
HechoDesHecho
[[Sacala]]
AdentroYAfuera
TiempoDeEspana
[[Mambo]]
PrincipeBueno
PrincipeMalo
[[Policia]]
[shoco-la-tay]
* ''123'' [[Enchufle]] start for the Follows
* ''567'' Leads gather the Follows, drawing them past and leading them out of the circle, leading off the waist
* ''123'' Leads mambo forward as they guide the Follow around the back
* ''567'' Leads mambo back, Follows move around the front
* ''123'' as before
* ''567'' Leads gather Follows to the right shoulder
* Finish DileQueNo.
Like [[Coquita]] for the Leads.
Leads do an anti-clockwise turn under their left arm. Follows continue to move the circle around. This works best in the [[Arriba]] direction.
With two claps.
At the end of a move whilst moving on to the next partner, clap twice on ''78''.
With a clap.
At the end of a move whilst moving on to the next partner, clap once on ''7''.
A DameDos on the end of another move.
On the end of a move that changes partners, if ConVicki is called don't go to the next partner to the right but to the second, like DameDos.
Not to be confused with ConDos.
Follows do a clockwise turn under the Leads left arm. Leads continue to move the circle around. This works best if called whilst the circle is moving [[Abajo]].
Another name for MercochaOne. Bangor are starting to use this name in preference.
Variations...
(During the variations the Leads link up as for ElPuente)
* Croqueta ~ConAsperina - On the next ''123'', add an [[Exhibela]] for the Follows .
* Croqueta ~ConPuente - Change into ElPuente.
You can call ~ConPuente after an Asperina.
[dam-eh]
Moving on one partner. It's basically a DileQueNo with the next partner along.
* ''123'' Lead moves to the left shoulder of the Follow to his right.
* ''567'' Follow crosses new Lead into [[Guapea]]
[doss]
Move on two partners.
* ''123'' the lead moves to the left shoulder of not the next, but the second Follow to his right.
* ''567'' Follow crosses new Lead into [[Guapea]]
Variation of DameDos.
Best called immediately after a [[Dame]] or some other passing move, a bit tricky from a standing start.
Keeping hold of the current Follow the Leads make an arch with their left hand behind them, whilst moving to the right under the next arch (inside the circle) past the first Follow, up to the shoulder of the second Follow. At some point the hands will need to part (unless everybody has really long arms). Finish with a cross into [[Guapea]].
Also known, and mostly called as DosConDos.
Similar to DameDos. Move on two partners with two claps. The claps are on the ''7'' immediately following the call. After the claps the Lead picks up the second Follow to the right, DileQueNo.
Variation of DameDos.
Leads turn to the left as they move on to the second follow.
[oon-ah]
Similar to [[Dame]]. Move on one partner with one clap. The clap is on the ''7'' immediately following the call. After the clap, pick up the next partner DileQueNo.
The Setup...
On the call of [[Daquiri]], Leads reach with their left hand to next Follower (facing them) over the right arm of their own Follow. Followers connect with the Lead reaching for them with the right hand under their own Leads left arm. Arms are entwined around the circle.
To finish...
On a call of SeFue, Leads draw the Follow towards them with the left arm. Follows will be ducking under the left arm of their own lead. Everything should unwrap leaving everybody with a new partner.
[[Hello There - About this site...]]
[dess]
Starts with:
* ''123'' an anti-clockwise turn
* ''567'' the follower is gatherd to the Leads right shoulder
Normally finished with a DileQueNo.
Sometimes this is another name for something, if it is we'll tell you and link to it.
If we want to give you a clue about pronouncing a name we'll put it in square brackets for example in [[Sacala]]...
//[sack-ah-la]//
If we know what it means we'll try and remember to tell you...
//lit. throw her away//
If we've got a video of it we'll link to it.
//youtube.com//
There's normally a dersription of the move next, including some information about the timing...
//A description of starting position or hands//
* //''123'' Describing steps in the first half of a measure//
* //''567'' Description of the second half//
* //''123'' Repeated as required.//
If the move is related to any other it usually has LinksLikeThis to the other moves.
lit. Tell her yes.
Start with VacillaLa, moving into TiempoDeEspana in the [[Arriba]] direction.
lit. Tell her no.
Starting with partners shoulder to shoulder, Follow on Leads right, then:
* ''123'' Lead does a firm break into centre of circle, Follow can swing the right hip out.
* ''567'' Follow is lead cross body into [[Guapea]]
This is the most used fundamental.
A shortened name for DameDosConDos.
Like UnTarro.
Leads move on, to the second Follow facing them, accross 16 beats.
* ''123'' [[Enchufle]] start
* ''567'' Leads move into the wheel
* ''123'' Leads stamp twice, left foot on ''1'', right foot on ''3''
* ''567'' Leads clapp twice on ''5'' and ''7''
* ''123-567'' complete the Enchufle with a DileQueNo
Call early
* ''7'' open out
* ''123'' 'twist' three times
* ''5'' fall back into [[Guapea]]
see also EcheverriaConVuelta
Echeverria with a turn.
Call early.
* ''123'' [[Echeverria]] on ''3'' Lead throws out Followers hand to the left to lead:
* ''567'' Follower turns clockwise, Lead turns anti-clockwise.
* ''123-567'' With the same Follower, Lead makes a big DileQueNo back into [[Guapea]]
[poo-en-tay]
* ''123'' Follows turn anti-clockwise, swapping places with the Leads
* ''567'' Leads gather Follows to the right shoulder, changing hands on ''7'' to go right to right
* ''123'' Leads mambo into the circle and join hands to form a bridge
* ''567'' Follows cross under the bridge
* ''123'' Leads mambo
* ''567'' Follows cross back
* ''123'' last mambo for the Leads
* ''567'' Leads let go of the bridge and Follows cross out to finish, changing hands back for the [[Guapea]]
Same as LaRosa, but instead of a big arm motion the Follows do a little shimmy on the way into the centre of the wheel.
An anti-clockwise turn for the Follow and a change of partner.
* ''123'' Anti-clockwise turn for the Follow, swapping places with Lead
* ''567'' Lead walks into the right arm of the current Follow towards the next.
* ''123'' Lead moves to the left shoulder of the next Follow
* ''567'' Follow crosses new Lead into [[Guapea]]
Pointers...
In the second part the Lead walks into the Follows arm in an effort to keep the Follow closer to the middle of the circle. If the Follow is released too soon the the wheel tends to drift appart slightly.
[Enn-shoo-fleh or Enn-shoo-flah] (in Bangor we use the second)
We'd best start with...
[[Enchufle]]
Basic variations...
EnchufleDoble
EnchufleComplicado
EnchufleConGiro
EnchufleModerna
FestivalDeEnchufle
With clapping...
PelotasConUna
PelotasConDos
PelotasConTres
PelotasConCinco
PelotasAstaTres
See also CheesyEnchufleBased.
[[Enchufle]] with a hook turn for the Lead.
* ''123'' anti-clockwise for the follow, starting to change places with Lead.
* ''567'' Leads hook clockwise (to their right) changing hands behind their back (so Follows right is in leads right)
* ''123'' Lead moves towards next partner drawing Follow past with right hand to their own next Lead.
* ''567'' Follow crosses new lead into [[Guapea]]
[(ch)-ee-roh (welsh ch)]
Also called PelotasConCinco.
An [[Enchufle]] where the Leads 'high five' in the middle of the wheel whilst moving to the next Follow.
* ''123'' Anti-clockwise turn for the Follow, swapping places with Lead
* ''567'' Leads walk into the circle for a high five with the leads on either side.
* ''123'' Lead turns out anti-clockwise (to their left) from the middle of the circle to the next Follow.
* ''567'' Follow crosses new Lead into [[Guapea]]
A turn to shoulder stop and out, another turn, then move on.
* ''123'' Anti-clockwise turn for the Follow, into a shoulder stop. The Lead places the free right hand onto the Left shoulder of the Follow, sutting short the turn and indicating the next part
* ''567'' Follow turns back out.
* ''123'' Another anti-clockwise turn for the follow
* ''567'' Lead walks into the right arm of the current Follow towards the next.
* ''123'' Lead moves to the left shoulder of the next Follow
* ''567'' Follow crosses new Lead into [[Guapea]]
Starts with a crossed hand hold, right to right.
* ''123'' anti-clockwise turn for the Follow, swapping places with Lead
* ''567'' Leads turn anti-clockwise, moving into and turning back on the centre of the circle, taking themselves into a reverse arm lock
* ''123'' Leads duck under left starting to turn anti-clockwise
* ''567'' Leads continue to complete the anti-clockwise turn, (Follows look pretty) moving out of circle
* ''123'' Leads move to Follows right shoulder
* ''567'' Follows cross out to [[Guapea]].
enchufla, Follower moves to outside, Leader a/c duck under turn on 1,2,3, Leader does further a/c turn into DQN next Follower. Follower waits on spot for Leader.
Start with an [[Enchufle]] turn, don't change partners but go into [[Swing]].
[[video|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eluj6DR0fYY]]
* ''567'' Lead opens out a bit extra in preparation for:
* ''123'' Lead turns in anti-clockwise, wrapping themselves up into a cuddle
* ''567'' press palms as you would [[Guapea]]
* ''123'' Lead turns clockwise a turn and a half into a left arm lock.
* ''567'' press palms as you would [[Guapea]]
* ''123'' Lead steps left on ''1'' to duck under right, careful with that elbow.
* ''567'' [[Guapea]]
[ess-oh ess]
Call to finish a move that doesn't have a fixed length.
Also called [[Sacala]].
[ex-he-beh-la] lit. Exhibit her.
* ''123'' Lead starts with strong break forward into circle
* ''567'' Follow does clockwise turn under arm towards centre of circle
Can be done with either of Leads hands to Followers right. Follows can shout out as they move in to the circle on ''5''.
To give enough time this is usually called around the ''1''.
Starting with an [[Exhibela]] for the Follows, finishing DileQueNo.
During an [[Exhibela]] the Leads [[Ronde]].
On ''567'', whilst the Follows are turning under arm, the Leads [[Ronde]] changing hands behind their backs. Partners finish up shoulder to shoulder again, right hand in right hand. Often finished with a DileQueNo.
Like FestivalDeEnchufle but with [[Adios]] between the clapping.
A series of three [[Enchufle]] with clapping in between. One clap after the first turn, two claps after the second, three claps to finish before moving on to the final partner. Claps start on the ''7'' whilst changing partners.
Called on ''5'' opening out on ''67'', calp once towards the next partner along on ''1'', back into [[Guapea]].
Variations...
Fly Low - clap down at ankle height.
Fly High - jump up to clap.
(Makes a good sequence if you call three in a row: Fly Low - Fly - Fly High.)
Also called [[Casino]].
[goo-ap-ay-ah or w-ah-pay-ah]
The Casino basic. Partners stay connected with the Leads left hand and Followers right. Followers just mambo. Leads have their footwork switched around. So that on:
* ''123'' men break back with their left, away from woman
* ''567'' forward on the right, pressing some weight into partners palm.
As the partners move appart they should swing away from each other slightly. In a wheel this has the effect of bringing you shoulder to shoulder with the next partner along. So that everybody is part of a circle. Swinging back in to press palms, repeat...
[echo with ch as in chuck]
This is a stepped out clockwise turn for the Followers. On:
* ''8'' Lead takes left hand to the right to indicate start of move
* ''123'' Lead takes left hand up and out to the left, lead moves off to the left around the follow, whilst the Follow starts turning out to her right, stepping around in a circle
* ''567'' the circle tightens to curl, ending with partners shoulder to shoulder.
Often finished off with a DileQueNo.
A stepped out clockwise turn ([[Hecho]]) followed by an anti-clockwise turn ([[DesHecho]]).
This site has been put up by the people at SalsaBangor, we're not professionals, we just love our rueda. So please take this site as it comes. It's mainly here as a memory jogger for people who dance at Bangor. If it's of use to anyone else then we're more than happy.
We use a menu down the left hand side to divide the moves into groups. First click on an item in the left hand menu to make that section pop up. Any words that are in blue, bold font are links to open further chunks of text (LinksLikeThis), typically the description of that move. You should also have a look at DescribingADescription. If you want to know if there's anything new since your last visit here, have a look at the 'Timeline' at the right of the page, this lists the sections according to when they were last edited.
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Enjoy your rueda.
In no particular order...
[[Kentucky]]
ElPuente
[[Caminala]]
[[Manos]]
[[Chocolate]]
[[Caramelo]]
MercochaOne
MercochaTwo
MercochaThree
[[Croqueta]]
[[Babosa]]
[[Reversa]]
LaSobrina
SientaLa
[[Patin]]
[[Panque]]
[[Tortilla]]
[[Enrosca]]
[(welsh ch)-ar-dean]
lit. garden
* ''123'' Follows turn anti-clockwise
* ''567'' Leads change hands and make an arch behind hind them as they head down circle, to their left.
* ''123'' Leads duck under the arch now in front of them, from the inside of the wheel to the outside.
* Everybody moves TiempoDeEspana, the wheel rotates clockwise.
* ''123'' call EsoEs to break up
* ''567'' Lead picks up the Follower in front.
* ''123-567'' DesHecho - DileQueNo
* ''123'' Lead turns Follow into cuddle at the right shoulder
* ''567'' Follow turns out and drops back into the Leads left shoulder, Lead adjusts left arm into a neck wrap
* ''123'' Follows turn anti-clockwise, Leads taking the Follows right hand over their head, (towards the Leads right shoulder again)
* ''567'' keeping right hand high, Lead hook turns, left hand at shoulder height to wrap Follows arm around their neck.
* DileQueNo to finish.
lit. flower. Another name for TheBigFlower thingy.
lit. flower
* ''123'' [[Enchufle]] start
* ''567'' Leads gather the Follows, towards the right shoulder and release, moving towards the middle of the wheel
* ''123'' Leads clap in the centre of the wheel ''12'' and start to move back out
* ''567'' Leads move back into the next gap along from where they started, Follows mambo into the circle, ducking in and making a big sweeping motion with thier arms on the way back out
* ''123'' Leads mambo in and clap twice ''12'' moving back out towards the same slot
* ''567'' Follows as before
* ''123,567'' repeat as required until on a ''5'' DileQueNo or [[Dame]] or EsoEs is called
* finish DileQueNo.
Start like [[Adios]] but instead of moving on to another partner DileQueNo back to the start.
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CasinoFundamentals
[[Starting]]
BasicPassing
MorePassing
EnchufleBased
AdiosBased
[[Modifiers]]
ACoupleOfReleases
ImproverMoves
TheBigFlower
AlmostIntermediate
IntermediateAdvanced
SlightlyCheesy
CheesyEnchufleBased
[[Patterns]]
CallsAlphabetically
CallsWithVideo
ANoteOnNames
RuedaCalling
DescribingADescription
In cuba mambo is not the salsa basic but a step-tap-step-tap
* ''1'' step
* ''2'' tap
* ''3'' step
* ''4'' tap
* repeat
The Lead passes on three Follows, cross body (keeping last one.)
[meh key-eh-ree]
ALaDerecha where the Leads press palms on the way in. Calls of MeQuiere should be interspersed with calls of [[Bikini]] where the Follows press palms on the way into the circle.
Best not to do more that about 3 each.
similar to [[Fly]] but you reach out into the wheel to clap.
* ''123'' Starts like [[Adios]]
* ''567'' Leads turn the couple 180, moving left shoulder into the circle, then with Followers at arms length, finish by backing towards the next lead to the left.
* ''123'' Leads duck under backwards, looking out for the Lead that's ducking under in front.
* ''567'' Now standing in front of a new Follower. Lead picks up the loose hand and wraps over self. Turning to face the centre.
* ''123'' Leads duck back out to the right, backwards.
* ''567'' Leads hook right, letting go of the Follower to the left,
* ''123'' Followers are turned clockwise.
* ''567'' Leads duck under to reform wheel
* ''123'' Follwers turn anti-clockwise
* ''567'' Leads duck under taking right shoulder to the centre of wheel
* ''123'' Leads move to the Follower they now face (Down circle)
* ''567'' Cross out, DileQueNo, to finish.
* ''123'' Follows turn anti-clockwise, swapping places with the Leads
* ''567'' Leads gather Follows to the right shoulder, changing hands on ''7'' to go right to right
* ''123'' Leads break firmly towards the centre
* ''567'' Follows cross out into [[Guapea]]
[[video|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb3KDPTei6k]]
A [[MercochaTwo]] with a [[Ronde]] for the Leads after the first turn.
[[video|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqBVncqox-Y]]
First half of MercochaOne follwed by an [[Exhibela]].
These are calls that modify other calls. They're little addons that give a little extra.
ConUna
ConDos
ConVicki
[[Pa'arriba]]
[[Exhibela]]
[[Ronde]]
[[ExhibelaConRonde]]
YQuedate
[[Otra]]
Some nice variations on BasicPassing...
DameDosConCuba
DameDosConGiro
Happy clappy patta-cake thing :-)
on ''1'', ''3'', ''5'', ''7'' you clap.
* ''1'' clap your hands together.
* ''3'' clap your hands against your partners.
* ''5'' clap your hands together.
* ''7'' clap hands with the person on your other side.
* repeat...
* call [[Dame]] to finish.
ps. ''3'' & ''7'' may be the other way around.
lit. eight.
Leads move in a figure of eight around the two Follows to the right ending back where they started.
* ''123'' in front of the first Follow
* ''567'' behind the second
* ''123'' in front of the second
* ''567'' behind the first
* ''123'' back into the flower
Do another one.
Eg. First call [[Dame]] second call of [[Otra]] means do another [[Dame]]. Handy when you can say [[Otra]] instead of a second AdiosConLaHermanaYLaFamilia.
Tricky till you get into the swing of it. It modifies the DileQueNo finish. Make sure that it's called in good time.
* ''123'' Leads have moved to the next Follow
* ''567'' Follows start with the cross, Leads guide the Follow around them (under the left arm) and back the way they came up circle, in the [[Arriba]] direction.
* ''123'' Leads move down circle, in the [[Abajo]] direction accross the Follow they recently left.
* ''567'' Follows cross out into [[Guapea]]
People can get a bit lost and Follows can get a bit dizzy if you do more than two in a row.
Partners are in a ballroom hold with the Leads left shoulder to the middle of the circle. On:
* ''1'' Step into the circle, (Lead left, Follow right) bringing the feet together there on ''3''
* ''5'' Step out of the circle, (Lead right, Follow left) bringing the feet together on ''7''
Start the lead as in [[Hecho]]
* ''123'' Follow is turned in clockwise to wrap into the Leads left arm
* ''567'' and back out again into
* ''123'' [[Guapea]]
* ''123'' [[Enchufle]] start
* ''567'' Leads move into the middle of the wheel and link arms at the shoulder, greek style
* ''123,567'' Leads drop back twice, Follows look pretty
* ''123'' Leads turns out anti-clockwise (to their left) from the middle of the circle to the next Follow.
* ''567'' Follows cross out into [[Guapea]]
Once you've got some of the basics of rueda working you start to find that some moves fit together well. So here are a few of the sequences that we like in bangor. Each pattern is just a hyphenated list of calls.
Basic...
* [[Dame]] - DameDos - DosConDos
* Fly Low - [[Fly]] - Fly High (see [[Fly]] for all three calls)
Improver...
Intermediate...
* [[Dame]] - DameDosConCuba - [[Jardin]]
A bit harder still...
Another name for FestivalDeEnchufle. We've started to use this name in preference at Bangor.
Another name for EnchufleConGiro. We may start using this name in preferance at Bangor.
An [[Enchufle]] with two claps on the end.
See also FestivalDeEnchufle.
An [[Enchufle]] with three claps on the end.
See also FestivalDeEnchufle.
An [[Enchufle]] with one clap on the end.
See also FestivalDeEnchufle.
Freeze frame for a measure.
When it's called everybody strikes a pose and stands still for 8 beats before going back into [[Guapea]].
Jump, Bump and Fall in.
* ''1'' jump away from your partner and towards the next partner (stay connected with your partner)
* ''3'' bump behinds with the next partner along
* ''5'' fall back into [[Guapea]]. (Fall is probably the best decription if you want to stay in time.)
An [[Enchufle]] start. Before moving on the Lead raises both arms (beat ''3''ish) of their current partner and does a 3 step police patdown ''567'' before moving on.
Another name for [[Adios]].
Some groups use [[Prima]], some use [[Adios]]. They are interchangable but you get used to listening out for the one your group uses. Bangor uses Adios mainly, but Prima is used at the start of some moves where they were introduced that way, or where it saves confusing similar Adios moves.
The main motion of the move is the same as LaRosa, but both Leads and Follows make the big sweeping arm action. The big difference is in the start, on the way into the move:
* ''123'' Starts like an [[Adios]] ([[Prima]]), getting into ballroom hold
* ''567'' couples turn 180^^o^^, Lead moves on to the outside of the next Follow along
* ''123'' Leads come into the circle through the next gap along from where they started, big arms on the way back out
* ''567'' Leads out, Follows in
* ''123,567'' repeat
* When called, finish DileQueNo
A double [[Adios]]
* ''123'' Start like [[Adios]]
* ''567'' Continue the Adios, but Leads don't let go, ducking out on the ''7'' and
* ''123'' come around to start another Adios with the same partner
* ''567'' Finish the Adios
* ''123'' moving onto the next Follower
* ''567'' Cross out into [[Guapea]]
lit. Pricess
[[video|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5hGUmn8qE4]]
basically a two handed [[Enchufle]] followed by two [[Exhibela]] finishing with a DileQueNo.
* ''123'' Starting with both hands connected, Follower turns anti-clockwise
* ''567'' Lead gathers Follower to the right hand shoulder, taking arms over the top to end up in a cuddle, left arm extended.
* ''123'' Lead the first [[Exhibela]]
* ''567'' Follower is gathered again to the right shoulder and the Lead takes the right hand over the top again.
* ''123'' Lead the second [[Exhibela]]
* ''567'' Gathering again the Lead, this time, takes their right hand over their own heads leading into the finish
* ''123-567'' DileQueNo
lit. Good Prince
It's like an [[Enchufle]], but as the Leads move on to the next partner instead of walking into an arm, the kiss the hand it's attached to (somewhere around the ''5'').
It's like an [[Enchufle]], but as the Leads move on to the next partner instead of walking into an arm, the gently slap the hand it's attached to (somewhere around the ''5''). Follows soon get their revenge as they slap the backside thats then passing them (somewhere around the ''7'')
Starting with two hands:
* ''123'' open break and together into an offset position, so that your partner is on your right
* ''567'' Follow led into a clockwise spin whilst the Lead does a [[Ronde]] (letting go of hands)
* DileQueNo to finish.
A hook turn for the Leads.
On ''567'' the lead turns clockwise. Either under an arm or changing hands behind their back.
Usually the calling in a rueda is done by one lead. The Cantando (lit. singer). However the lead of the wheel can be passed from one person to another and Follows can call too. The caller shouts out the names of the moves and the wheel executes them. It's something that needs a bit of practice.
Most begginer calls will be made on the beat of ''5'', it's the default timing for a call. Some need to be called on or around the beat of ''1'', we'll try and remember to make a note in the moves description if its call needs to be timed on ''1''.
[sack-ah-la] lit. throw her away. Another name for [[Exhibela]].
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[s-eh foo-eh] lit. That’s it.
A call to release the next part of a move. For an example see [[Daquiri]].
lit. 70
Starting with an [[Hecho]] like lead on ''8'':
* ''123-567'' Follow is turned two handed through an [[Hecho]] into a reverse arm lock
* ''123'' Follows are turned anti-clockwise out of the lock
* ''567'' Leads turn anti-clockwise
* ''123'' Follows are turned anti-clockwise (DesHecho)
* ''567'' Leads gather Follows
* finish DileQueNo
In brief: Lock, turn out, turn you, turn again, gather, DileQueNo.
Starting with two hands:
* ''123'' Follow is led into a cuddle and guided to sit down on the Leads right knee.
Makes a good finish to a Rueda, but can be called mid dance, if so...
* ''567'' bounce back out into
* ''123'' [[Guapea]]
a few descriptions of some of the rueda basics...
[[Yogurt]]
[[Fly]]
[[Media]]
PingPong
DoublePlay
NiParaMiNiParaTi
[[Photo]]
[[Baseball]]
[[Echeverria]]
EcheverriaConVuelta
8 crossed hands right over left, 123-567 two handed echo to side by side, 8 droping arms over shoulders, into DQN.
Have a quick look at RuedaCalling.
By convention a rueda usualy starts with [[Pa'el Medio]], it lets people get in step with each other and the music, and gives the late arrivals a chance to join in. After [[Pa'el Medio]] it's normally a bit of [[Abajo]] a bit of [[Arriba]] and then a DileQueNo to move on. The other moves here can be used to decorate this initial phase of the rueda. So to begin with...
[[Pa'el Medio]]
[[Abajo]]
[[Arriba]]
[[Swing]]
[[Coquita]]
[[Coco]]
UnTarro
DosTarros
[[Daquiri]]
Once you've had enough of the TiempoDeEspana you can break out into a wheel with...
DileQueNo
ExhibelaConDileQueNo
And you can get back into TiempoDeEspana from the wheel with...
[[VamosPa'arriba]]
[[VamosPa'abajo]]
EnchufleSwing
DileQueCi
The Follow does an opening out action whilst the Leads mambo.
* ''123'' Leads forwards, Follows swing back out with the right, to the Leads right.
* ''567'' Leads backwards, Follows swing back out with the left, to the leads left.
The fundamental of this move is variously called LaRosa or LaFleur. In Bangor we use the first. We do a few variations that have either a slighty different way into the flower or a different thing is done whilst flowering... erm, I guess you have to see it. Different groups may do a variation on the theme of Rosa, going by the same or a different name. The descriptions here are the ways that we've been taught, or picked up.
To get there...
LaRosa
EnchfleALaMedio
PrimaConLaRosa
Once you've got the basic action going you can add some more moves. In the flower...
[[Zero]]
[[Ocho]]
TrienteYTres
MeQuiere
[[Bikini]]
ALaDerecha
ALaIzquierda
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A name for the step-step-step motion at the start of a rueda. It's a walk in time to the music, six steps in a measure, on the ''123'' and the ''567''. Can go forwards or backwards.
Like [[Panque]] with the Lead also wraping in, so that the partners are back to back. Turn out into [[Guapea]].
lit. 33.
This can be used to finish a flower.
Three [[ALaDerecha]]s in a row. Whilst moving in the Leads press palms with the Lead on either side. On the final move out the Leads pick up the Follow to their right for a DileQueNo finish.
[oon]
Also called out as just 'Tarro'.
Leads move on, to the next Follow facing them, accross 8 beats.
Start like [[Adios]] but don't change partners. Once the 180^^o^^ has been completed move into TiempoDeEspana in the [[Abajo]] directon.
Start like [[Adios]] but don't change partners. Once the 180^^o^^ has been completed move into TiempoDeEspana in the [[Arriba]] directon.
Returning to the same Follow.
For example: FestivalDeEnchufle YQuedate. Instead of moving on to the next Follow between [[Enchufle]], the Lead turns back to the left, returning to the left of the current Follow. There is no change of partner.
[yog-oo-rt]
* ''3'' jump towards partner
* ''567'' body roll together, generally moving the hips forward
* ''123'' back into [[Guapea]].
lit. zero
Leads move around in a circle the Follow to their right in 8 beats. Back into the flower on ''123''. The Leads can either go around do si do style, or walk around keeping their right to the Follow.