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AtoZ Dance Studio
March 2010
Paso
Doble is the Dance of the Month
A big THANK YOU to everyone who came to the Valentine’s Day
Dance! It was an awesome party.
We are proud to announce that we have been invited to be the
entertainment at an awards ceremony at the Midland Theatre in
Newark, Ohio. Check out the website.
www.midlandtheatre.org The performers are: Sherry, Dave,
Joe, Tom, Keith, and Angela.
If you would like to see pictures of the studio and meet
other students please type in Atoz Dancestudio at
www.Facebook.com. You do not need an account to see
pictures.
Paso Doble will be in all group classes. Here are some
interesting facts about this intriguing dance.
Paso Doble Characteristics
The Paso Doble is a theatrical Spanish
dance. Traditionally, the man is characterized as the matador
(bullfighter) and the lady as his cape in the drama of a Spanish
bullfight. The dancers may choose to enact the role of the
torero, picador, banderillero, bull, or Spanish dancer, and may
change roles throughout the dance. Based on Flamenco dancing,
the Paso Doble is both arrogant and passionate. The Paso Doble
is performed more as a competition dance than as a social dance.
Paso Doble History
The Paso Doble originated in southern
France and began gaining popularity in the United States in the
1930s. Because the dance developed in France, the steps of the
Spanish Paso Doble actually have French names.
Paso Doble Action
One of the most dramatic of all the Latin dances, the Paso Doble
is a progressive dance. In the Paso Doble, dancers take strong
steps forward with the heels, and incorporate artistic hand
movements. The forward steps, or walks, should be strong and
proud. The man should also incorporate apel, a move in which he
strongly stamps his foot, much like a matador strikes the ground
in order to capture the attention of the bull. All moves of the
Paso Doble should be sharp and quick, with the chest and head
held high to represent arogance and dignity.
COMING UP!
Jive will be are featured Dance of
the Month for April 2010!
Keep dancing!!
Thanks,
Angela Young
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