May 13, 2005
Maybe it was because it was a big class but the only thing worth talking about in detail is as follows:
R-R hold (we got here by cross body lead with change of hands)
1,2,3 open break on 1, pull partner forward on 2,3 as I step to left and turn 90 and get a hold of partner's left upper arm/shoulder - at this point, I'm facing my partner, who is in front of me and facing my right (direction from which I came from) -- this is like getting into opposite cross body lead position
5,6,7 lead partner across to my right on 5 and turn partner clockwise 1 1/2 and end with open hold
[note added July 31 - This most likely is a 1 1/2 counterclockwise turn for the follower on 5,6,7 rather than a clockwise turn thus making this a simple reverse cross body lead with normal outside turn.]
Also led partner to a double turn ending in Setenta position, followed by cross body lead to unwrap.
We also did a simple shine, which was done back on March 25 and which I remembered quite well.
Intermediate class which I missed seemed more elaborate than it was the case last several weeks.
Hands on and behind your shoulders, now cross 'em over - Sergio Intermediate
May 12, 2005
open hold
1,2,3 cross body lead start
5,6,7 lead partner to a full counterclockwise turn with L hand high and R hand low to wrap partner
1,2,3 twist partner further counterclockwise on 1 and return to normal on 2,3 with both hands high
5,6,7 lead partner to a 1 1/2 clockwise turn with both hands high and on 7 turn self counterclockwise 180 with L hand over my L shoulder and R hand over my R shoulder (my hands are crossed behind my neck with R over L)
1,2,3 R hand goes over my head to my L and lowered to my waist and the connection is released, then L hand goes over my head to my R to form an arch as I turn slightly to my right to get to a cross body position
5,6,7 lead partner to a simple clockwise 180 (reverse) turn
1,2,3 perform a 3 o’clock turn to get to another cross body position and switch to R-R on 2 and toss R hand forward (don’t have to release though) on 3/4 to open up partner and catch partner’s L hand with my L hand
5,6,7 use L hand to lead partner to a free 1 1/2 counterclockwise turn
1,2,3,5,6,7 catch up with partner to initiate and complete simple cross body lead
alternate start (easier or more conventional or the way I'm more used to right now) [added January 5, 2006]
I took another look at the original version above and couldn't figure it out for some time, so I wrote another version here. Writing this latter version made me realize that the original version works just fine and is quite interesting. Even now, I haven't incorporated many stuff from Sergio's lessons and what little I have were incorporated much later after I looked through the notes few more times.
1,2,3,5,6,7 starting from open hold, lead a cross body lead with traveling full counterclockwise turn with all connections intact (L-R is raised briefly while R-L is kept low throughout) to end in wrap of follower
1,2,3,5,6,7 prepare follower (a slight counterclockwise twist and back) and lead follower to stationary 1 1/2 clockwise turn with both hands high - finish with leader turning half counterclockwise with hands going over leader's head - leader's hands are crossed in front of his neck with R-L over L-R and with R-L going over leader's L shoulder and L-R going over leader's R shoulder) - leader and follower are facing the same direction with leader in front on 8
1,2,3 R-L goes over leader's head and to leader's R side down to waist level (release if a clockwise traveling turn will be led next) while L-R kept high - meanwhile get into cross body lead position
open hold
1,2,3 cross body lead start
5,6,7 lead partner to a full counterclockwise turn with L hand high and R hand low to wrap partner
1,2,3 twist partner further counterclockwise on 1 and return to normal on 2,3 with both hands high
5,6,7 lead partner to a 1 1/2 clockwise turn with both hands high and on 7 turn self counterclockwise 180 with L hand over my L shoulder and R hand over my R shoulder (my hands are crossed behind my neck with R over L)
1,2,3 R hand goes over my head to my L and lowered to my waist and the connection is released, then L hand goes over my head to my R to form an arch as I turn slightly to my right to get to a cross body position
5,6,7 lead partner to a simple clockwise 180 (reverse) turn
1,2,3 perform a 3 o’clock turn to get to another cross body position and switch to R-R on 2 and toss R hand forward (don’t have to release though) on 3/4 to open up partner and catch partner’s L hand with my L hand
5,6,7 use L hand to lead partner to a free 1 1/2 counterclockwise turn
1,2,3,5,6,7 catch up with partner to initiate and complete simple cross body lead
alternate start (easier or more conventional or the way I'm more used to right now) [added January 5, 2006]
I took another look at the original version above and couldn't figure it out for some time, so I wrote another version here. Writing this latter version made me realize that the original version works just fine and is quite interesting. Even now, I haven't incorporated many stuff from Sergio's lessons and what little I have were incorporated much later after I looked through the notes few more times.
1,2,3,5,6,7 starting from open hold, lead a cross body lead with traveling full counterclockwise turn with all connections intact (L-R is raised briefly while R-L is kept low throughout) to end in wrap of follower
1,2,3,5,6,7 prepare follower (a slight counterclockwise twist and back) and lead follower to stationary 1 1/2 clockwise turn with both hands high - finish with leader turning half counterclockwise with hands going over leader's head - leader's hands are crossed in front of his neck with R-L over L-R and with R-L going over leader's L shoulder and L-R going over leader's R shoulder) - leader and follower are facing the same direction with leader in front on 8
1,2,3 R-L goes over leader's head and to leader's R side down to waist level (release if a clockwise traveling turn will be led next) while L-R kept high - meanwhile get into cross body lead position
Another way into and out of Setenta position - Sergio Improvers
May 12, 2005
open hold
1,2,3 start with basic on 1 and go to opposite cross body lead start position on 2,3
5,6,7 first lead with R (kept low throughout) then L high to lead partner to a 1 1/2 clockwise turn into Setenta position – on 7/8 L hand goes over my head and is released
1,2,3 open break (almost no backwards movement on 1), move R hand back (to gently pull partner towards me and turn 180 counterclockwise), and R hand forward with some force to stop the turn and get to a cross body-like position (both facing same direction – partner is to my right)
5,6,7 lead partner to a 1 1/2 counterclockwise (left) turn with R hand high and turn self a full clockwise turn on 8
1,2,3 cross body lead start switch to L-R on 3/4 (also tried doing this with hands to partner's hips (L hand on partner's R hip)
5,6,7 turn partner 1 1/2 counterclockwise
open hold
1,2,3 start with basic on 1 and go to opposite cross body lead start position on 2,3
5,6,7 first lead with R (kept low throughout) then L high to lead partner to a 1 1/2 clockwise turn into Setenta position – on 7/8 L hand goes over my head and is released
1,2,3 open break (almost no backwards movement on 1), move R hand back (to gently pull partner towards me and turn 180 counterclockwise), and R hand forward with some force to stop the turn and get to a cross body-like position (both facing same direction – partner is to my right)
5,6,7 lead partner to a 1 1/2 counterclockwise (left) turn with R hand high and turn self a full clockwise turn on 8
1,2,3 cross body lead start switch to L-R on 3/4 (also tried doing this with hands to partner's hips (L hand on partner's R hip)
5,6,7 turn partner 1 1/2 counterclockwise
Simple Rueda - Peter (slight Setenta twist)
May 9, 2005
Nothing new. Upon one of student's suggestion, the class was made more pure Rueda-like (except that no change of partners was made except with Dame). Routines done were Enchufe, Enchufe doble, Pimienta, Adios con la hermana (sentada optional), Sombrero and Setenta.
Setenta has a slightly twist - instead of arm lock, I gave myself a hat using my R hand (which moves to my left side of neck with partner's hand over my head) during the second 1,2,3. This alternative is safer than then arm lock (with which I hit one of my partner's nose last Friday - which only stunned her but didn't cause any real damage thankfully.
Nothing new. Upon one of student's suggestion, the class was made more pure Rueda-like (except that no change of partners was made except with Dame). Routines done were Enchufe, Enchufe doble, Pimienta, Adios con la hermana (sentada optional), Sombrero and Setenta.
Setenta has a slightly twist - instead of arm lock, I gave myself a hat using my R hand (which moves to my left side of neck with partner's hand over my head) during the second 1,2,3. This alternative is safer than then arm lock (with which I hit one of my partner's nose last Friday - which only stunned her but didn't cause any real damage thankfully.
Getting closer to using Johnny & Serap Advanced (similar ending as SOS routine earlier this week)
May 6, 2005
Shine of the day (only because it was easy to remember)
1 L foot forward
2 R foot in place but now pointing to R
3 L foot crosses over in front of R foot and now facing R
5 R foot to R (swing hip to R)
6 put weight on L (swing hip to L)
7 put weight on R (swing hip to R)
1 L foot crosses over behind of R foot
2 R foot in place but now pointing L (=original forward)
3 L foot in place and pointing same direction as R foot (=original forward)
5 kick forward with R foot and quickly place R foot in place
6/7 L foot behind R foot and both feet slide forward (L foot slide first then R foot)
1 resume basic
routine of the day (remarkably similar ending as was taught at SOS earlier this week)
(skipping shines for ladies)
R-L hold
1,2,3 pivot turn (full clockwise turn) switching to L-L on 1 thus resulting in L-L behind my back with connection at my back left waist on 4 and my R arm to the left of this connection (i.e. inside)
5,6,7 continue basic while use R arm to disconnect L-L with a fluid circular counterclockwise motion (about 1 1/2 revolutions) and re-establish R-L high while L hand is placed on partner's waist to prevent turn either way (note. keep this L hands on partner's waist as long as possible during next 1,2,3 - I'm not sure which way the partner is more likely to turn if this is not done) - at this point partner and I are almost level with each other while still facing each other
1,2,3 pivot turn (180 clockwise turn - note that this likely involves going past partner) underneath R-L high to reach a position where partner and I are facing same direction on 3/4 (R-L goes over my head on 2/3 to between partner and myself and is perhaps lowered to waist level on 3/4)
5,6,7 lead partner forward on 5 and wrap partner around waist by leading partner to a full counterclockwise turn
1,2,3 footwork is cross over behind on 1, slightly to right and forward on 2 and to left on 3 - the idea is to get to a position where both partner and I are facing the same direction and I am to forward and preferrably slightly to left of my partner - R-L is unwrapped gradually during this walk-around to get to a position similar to last 1 - at SOS, left hand was used to help guide partner around in this walkaround
5,6,7 lead partner forward on 5 and throw partner (like vacillara) to a full counterclockwise turn and catch partner on both shoulders to prevent further turn
1,2,3 twist counterclockwise slightly on 1 and back on 2,3
5,6,7 lead partner to another free turn clockwise (double would be nice but it's up to partner's ability) while I do a counterclockwise turn - end facing each other
This routine seemed fairly easy now for me during the lesson. I still couldn't do it during the dances. It's getting close though.
I also met a soon-to-be-a-colleague who turned out also to be a salsa dancer (with well-practiced Cuban style).
Shine of the day (only because it was easy to remember)
1 L foot forward
2 R foot in place but now pointing to R
3 L foot crosses over in front of R foot and now facing R
5 R foot to R (swing hip to R)
6 put weight on L (swing hip to L)
7 put weight on R (swing hip to R)
1 L foot crosses over behind of R foot
2 R foot in place but now pointing L (=original forward)
3 L foot in place and pointing same direction as R foot (=original forward)
5 kick forward with R foot and quickly place R foot in place
6/7 L foot behind R foot and both feet slide forward (L foot slide first then R foot)
1 resume basic
routine of the day (remarkably similar ending as was taught at SOS earlier this week)
(skipping shines for ladies)
R-L hold
1,2,3 pivot turn (full clockwise turn) switching to L-L on 1 thus resulting in L-L behind my back with connection at my back left waist on 4 and my R arm to the left of this connection (i.e. inside)
5,6,7 continue basic while use R arm to disconnect L-L with a fluid circular counterclockwise motion (about 1 1/2 revolutions) and re-establish R-L high while L hand is placed on partner's waist to prevent turn either way (note. keep this L hands on partner's waist as long as possible during next 1,2,3 - I'm not sure which way the partner is more likely to turn if this is not done) - at this point partner and I are almost level with each other while still facing each other
1,2,3 pivot turn (180 clockwise turn - note that this likely involves going past partner) underneath R-L high to reach a position where partner and I are facing same direction on 3/4 (R-L goes over my head on 2/3 to between partner and myself and is perhaps lowered to waist level on 3/4)
5,6,7 lead partner forward on 5 and wrap partner around waist by leading partner to a full counterclockwise turn
1,2,3 footwork is cross over behind on 1, slightly to right and forward on 2 and to left on 3 - the idea is to get to a position where both partner and I are facing the same direction and I am to forward and preferrably slightly to left of my partner - R-L is unwrapped gradually during this walk-around to get to a position similar to last 1 - at SOS, left hand was used to help guide partner around in this walkaround
5,6,7 lead partner forward on 5 and throw partner (like vacillara) to a full counterclockwise turn and catch partner on both shoulders to prevent further turn
1,2,3 twist counterclockwise slightly on 1 and back on 2,3
5,6,7 lead partner to another free turn clockwise (double would be nice but it's up to partner's ability) while I do a counterclockwise turn - end facing each other
This routine seemed fairly easy now for me during the lesson. I still couldn't do it during the dances. It's getting close though.
I also met a soon-to-be-a-colleague who turned out also to be a salsa dancer (with well-practiced Cuban style).
Another useless except for BBC-like demo - Johnny & Serap Intermediate
May 6, 2005
For about 50 minutes, class focused on uninteresting shines, cross body leads and Rueda basic steps. Only the Rueda step was mildly interesting and this was only because it was slightly different. On 1,2,3 both partners are slowly angling towards each other instead of simply staying put. On 5,6,7 R-L connect and push off occurs as was observed in other Rueda-based classes.
Then in the last 10 minutes, a slight variation and an extension to BBC/Para mi para ti was introduced. However, only one demonstration was given and it was never practiced except for the very beginning portion, which I already knew.
Because I never gave a description of the original move and variations, I'll go over the original routine and my interpretation (based on watching it just once!) of today's demo.
original routine (taught by Mauricio, Johnny & Serap and Rhona & Helen - apparently Rhona & Helen referred to this as "BBC" - very much like para mi para ti also)
1,2,3 open break on 1, forward and to left on 2, turn clockwise on 3 while leading partner to a 120-180 counterclockwise turn on 2/3 with L-R high in front of partner's forehead - this is very much like enchufe start
5,6,7 back on 5, forward and to left on 6, counterclockwise turn on 7 as partner turns clockwise 120-180 on 6/7 -- I knew of two ways of doing this
repeat as often as wanted
version 1 for 5,6,7 - like para mi para ti, lead with L-R high but with my fingers pointing up in front of my forehead for my turn
version 2 for 5,6,7 - keep L-R at my left waist and keep connection as long as possible during the turn and reconnect as soon as possible
For me, a satisfactory end is to finish with Dile que no (cross body lead) and get back to open hold...
now, another variation Johnny brought up is as follows
version 3 for 5,6,7 - let go L-R on 3/4 and connect R-L by 4 and do the same footwork as before except using R-L high (instead of L-R high)
different ending on 5,6,7 - keep L-R while connecting R-L and do the same footwork but do a full counterclockwise turn instead of 120-180 turn. This will result in a wrapping of myself around my neck
1,2,3,5,6,7 walk backwards in clockwise circle indefinitely (small steps is probably better based upon my further experimentation with Adios tonight)
ending of the walk is pure guesswork on my part ... on 5,6,7 unwrap myself with 180 clockwise turn and maybe do a Enchufe start followed by Dile que no.
For about 50 minutes, class focused on uninteresting shines, cross body leads and Rueda basic steps. Only the Rueda step was mildly interesting and this was only because it was slightly different. On 1,2,3 both partners are slowly angling towards each other instead of simply staying put. On 5,6,7 R-L connect and push off occurs as was observed in other Rueda-based classes.
Then in the last 10 minutes, a slight variation and an extension to BBC/Para mi para ti was introduced. However, only one demonstration was given and it was never practiced except for the very beginning portion, which I already knew.
Because I never gave a description of the original move and variations, I'll go over the original routine and my interpretation (based on watching it just once!) of today's demo.
original routine (taught by Mauricio, Johnny & Serap and Rhona & Helen - apparently Rhona & Helen referred to this as "BBC" - very much like para mi para ti also)
1,2,3 open break on 1, forward and to left on 2, turn clockwise on 3 while leading partner to a 120-180 counterclockwise turn on 2/3 with L-R high in front of partner's forehead - this is very much like enchufe start
5,6,7 back on 5, forward and to left on 6, counterclockwise turn on 7 as partner turns clockwise 120-180 on 6/7 -- I knew of two ways of doing this
repeat as often as wanted
version 1 for 5,6,7 - like para mi para ti, lead with L-R high but with my fingers pointing up in front of my forehead for my turn
version 2 for 5,6,7 - keep L-R at my left waist and keep connection as long as possible during the turn and reconnect as soon as possible
For me, a satisfactory end is to finish with Dile que no (cross body lead) and get back to open hold...
now, another variation Johnny brought up is as follows
version 3 for 5,6,7 - let go L-R on 3/4 and connect R-L by 4 and do the same footwork as before except using R-L high (instead of L-R high)
different ending on 5,6,7 - keep L-R while connecting R-L and do the same footwork but do a full counterclockwise turn instead of 120-180 turn. This will result in a wrapping of myself around my neck
1,2,3,5,6,7 walk backwards in clockwise circle indefinitely (small steps is probably better based upon my further experimentation with Adios tonight)
ending of the walk is pure guesswork on my part ... on 5,6,7 unwrap myself with 180 clockwise turn and maybe do a Enchufe start followed by Dile que no.
This place sounds like an after-hour social - Sergio Intermediate
May 5, 2005
1,2,3,5,6,7 cross body lead normal
L-R hold
1,2,3 prepare partner for a clockwise turn (to be done during 5,6,7)
5,6,7 lead partner to a clockwise turn during 5,6,7 switching to R-L and keeping R-L high (full turn and if partner is willing, double turn) and do a full counterclockwise turn myself with R-L high on 7/8 and face partner for either basic or next maneuver
1,2,3 open break on 1 on (still R-L), let go of R-L and back in place on 2 with L hand showing high and making L-R connection hopefully by end of 2, overpass on 3 trying to be at the same position as partner on 3 as partner is lead to a 180 counterclockwise with L-R high thus ending in the middle of cross body lead with R hand on partner’s back (or the side away from the direction partner will walk to during 5,6,7) on 4
5,6,7 lead partner forward (back toward where she came from) on 5 and lead partner to a counterclockwise turn on 6,7 and give partner a hat on 8/1 (keep L-R high at the end of partner turn and aim for partner’s right ear and drop it and catch it (R hand) with R hand)
1,2,3 cross body lead start (ending with R-R hold)
5,6,7 lead partner forward on 5 and lead partner to a full counterclockwise turn on 6,7 and prevent further turn by placing L hand on partner’s L shoulder (both facing same direction)
1,2,3 twist partner slightly to left (counterclockwise) on 1 and back on 2,3 (partner should be preparing)
5,6,7 lead partner to a 1 1/2 clockwise turn – toward the end of the turn maneuver the hand counterclockwise for a “pizza” turn as R foot crosses over L foot on 7 and do a quick 180 to left and back 180 to right on 7/8 and release partner’s R hand on my R shoulder when I’m faced away from partner between 7/8
1,2,3,5,6,7 cross body lead normal
L-R hold
1,2,3 prepare partner for a clockwise turn (to be done during 5,6,7)
5,6,7 lead partner to a clockwise turn during 5,6,7 switching to R-L and keeping R-L high (full turn and if partner is willing, double turn) and do a full counterclockwise turn myself with R-L high on 7/8 and face partner for either basic or next maneuver
1,2,3 open break on 1 on (still R-L), let go of R-L and back in place on 2 with L hand showing high and making L-R connection hopefully by end of 2, overpass on 3 trying to be at the same position as partner on 3 as partner is lead to a 180 counterclockwise with L-R high thus ending in the middle of cross body lead with R hand on partner’s back (or the side away from the direction partner will walk to during 5,6,7) on 4
5,6,7 lead partner forward (back toward where she came from) on 5 and lead partner to a counterclockwise turn on 6,7 and give partner a hat on 8/1 (keep L-R high at the end of partner turn and aim for partner’s right ear and drop it and catch it (R hand) with R hand)
1,2,3 cross body lead start (ending with R-R hold)
5,6,7 lead partner forward on 5 and lead partner to a full counterclockwise turn on 6,7 and prevent further turn by placing L hand on partner’s L shoulder (both facing same direction)
1,2,3 twist partner slightly to left (counterclockwise) on 1 and back on 2,3 (partner should be preparing)
5,6,7 lead partner to a 1 1/2 clockwise turn – toward the end of the turn maneuver the hand counterclockwise for a “pizza” turn as R foot crosses over L foot on 7 and do a quick 180 to left and back 180 to right on 7/8 and release partner’s R hand on my R shoulder when I’m faced away from partner between 7/8
Just as suspected - Improvers are harder on leaders with Sergio
May 5, 2005
1,2,3,5,6,7 cross body lead with a turn normal and ending with basic or go straight to next
R-L hold
1,2,3 open break on 1, let go R-L hold, overpass and establish L-R hold high (shoulder level to start with) on 2 and overpass again on 3 as partner is lead to turn 180 (or 90) with L-R high on 2/3 – at this point partner is to my right forward at a right angle
5,6,7 keep L-R high for my own turn and prepare by going slightly forward with R foot on 5 and facing away from partner, turn left for a full turn (counterclockwise) pivoting on L foot on 6,7 thus ending up facing away from partner and when the turn is completed, drop partner’s R hand (which has gone over my head) from my right shoulder and catch it with my R hand behind my back at the waist level
1,2,3 prepare (maybe step slightly forward as partner is pushed back?) on 1, lead partner slightly to right (no more than 45 degrees) as I turn clockwise to almost face the partner on 2/3 and block partner’s right hand (preferably but left hand could work too) with my L hand on 3/4
5,6,7 catch partner’s left hand with my R hand (L hand is blocking partner’s R hand) and lead partner to a left (counterclockwise) full turn
1,2,3,5,6,7 cross body lead with a turn normal and ending with basic or go straight to next
R-L hold
1,2,3 open break on 1, let go R-L hold, overpass and establish L-R hold high (shoulder level to start with) on 2 and overpass again on 3 as partner is lead to turn 180 (or 90) with L-R high on 2/3 – at this point partner is to my right forward at a right angle
5,6,7 keep L-R high for my own turn and prepare by going slightly forward with R foot on 5 and facing away from partner, turn left for a full turn (counterclockwise) pivoting on L foot on 6,7 thus ending up facing away from partner and when the turn is completed, drop partner’s R hand (which has gone over my head) from my right shoulder and catch it with my R hand behind my back at the waist level
1,2,3 prepare (maybe step slightly forward as partner is pushed back?) on 1, lead partner slightly to right (no more than 45 degrees) as I turn clockwise to almost face the partner on 2/3 and block partner’s right hand (preferably but left hand could work too) with my L hand on 3/4
5,6,7 catch partner’s left hand with my R hand (L hand is blocking partner’s R hand) and lead partner to a left (counterclockwise) full turn
Mauricio would not let me leave
May 2, 2005
Sean reminded me that Peter and Cinzia would not be teaching their class this Monday. I went anyway to see who was substituting. When I realized that there was no substitute per se and that Mauricio was going to do the class, I thought about taking off but Mauricio kinda stopped me from doing so. The routine was provided by Mauricio with some of the ending being provided by another student and me.
Note: Mauricio doesn't like counting 1,2,3,5,6,7 for what it's worth.
1,2,3 candado (or sientala) start - open break (or continuation from back-to-back) on 1, followed by wrapping partner with L-R high and R-L low and turning partner counterclockwise one turn
5,6,7 unwrap (turn partner clockwise to unwrap presumably on 6,7)
repeat if needed
1,2,3 candado start again
5,6,7 unwrap partner and lead partner to an extra clockwise turn with R-L lowered and L-R high to end in the end of Setenta position after the first 1,2,3,5,6,7 - this would be L-R high and R-L wrapped behind partner's back at waist level with connection at partner's back right waist
variation 1
1,2,3 unwrap partner by leading another counterclockwise turn
5,6,7 back to back basic probably is the best option
variation 2 (my suggestion)
1,2,3 cross body lead start
5,6,7 cross body standard finish to unwrap partner (partner turns counterclockwise 180)
variation 3 (second student version)
1,2,3 lead partner to walk forward as both of us slide past each other on our backs - R-L ends high while L-R ends low on 3 and R-L goes over my head to in front of my face on 4
5,6,7 lead partner to a full clockwise turn to end in open hold
Sean reminded me that Peter and Cinzia would not be teaching their class this Monday. I went anyway to see who was substituting. When I realized that there was no substitute per se and that Mauricio was going to do the class, I thought about taking off but Mauricio kinda stopped me from doing so. The routine was provided by Mauricio with some of the ending being provided by another student and me.
Note: Mauricio doesn't like counting 1,2,3,5,6,7 for what it's worth.
1,2,3 candado (or sientala) start - open break (or continuation from back-to-back) on 1, followed by wrapping partner with L-R high and R-L low and turning partner counterclockwise one turn
5,6,7 unwrap (turn partner clockwise to unwrap presumably on 6,7)
repeat if needed
1,2,3 candado start again
5,6,7 unwrap partner and lead partner to an extra clockwise turn with R-L lowered and L-R high to end in the end of Setenta position after the first 1,2,3,5,6,7 - this would be L-R high and R-L wrapped behind partner's back at waist level with connection at partner's back right waist
variation 1
1,2,3 unwrap partner by leading another counterclockwise turn
5,6,7 back to back basic probably is the best option
variation 2 (my suggestion)
1,2,3 cross body lead start
5,6,7 cross body standard finish to unwrap partner (partner turns counterclockwise 180)
variation 3 (second student version)
1,2,3 lead partner to walk forward as both of us slide past each other on our backs - R-L ends high while L-R ends low on 3 and R-L goes over my head to in front of my face on 4
5,6,7 lead partner to a full clockwise turn to end in open hold
Foray into London - SOS level 3
May 1, 2005
For a change of pace, I took a little trip to SOS (Salsa on Sundays) with Sean tagging along. Great time was had by both of us dancing with many quality dancers. Routine taught is as described below (includes a TRIPLE(!) turn).
They first did a double turn after a cross body lead to make sure that people were ready for this level.
1,2,3,5,6,7 basic closed hold
1,2,3,5,6,7 basic cross body lead ending with open hold position
1,2,3,5,6,7 standard cross body in open position to 5, let go L-R and turn partner 1 1/2 counterclockwise on 5,6 with R-L high on 6 and lowered on 7 for my own 180 counterclockwise turn with R-L behind my back on 7,8 - on 8, partner is facing me and is located to my left and maybe slightly behind me at the same time and R-L is behind me with my R hand located at left side of my back waist
1,2,3,5,6,7 push partner back on 1 (preferrably I am stepping away from my partner as well on 1), pull partner towards me on 2,3, partner continues to move forward on 5 which I block with my L hand on partner's stomach and lead partner to go backwards on 6,7 as I raise R arm and swing it over partners head and try to do a counterclockwise turn (270 degrees) to face partner on 7,8 ending with R-L hold
1,2,3 cross body lead start with R-L hold only
5,6,7 lead partner forward on 5 and lead partner to a full counterclockwise turn on 6,7 with R hand kept low for a wrap around partner's waist (probably using L hand on partner's should to stop further turn should be fine although perhaps unnecessary) - partner is positioned slightly in front and to left of me on 8
1,2,3 cross over behind on 1, slightly forward on 2, slightly to right on 3 as partner is lead to walk around me (no turns) - postion of partner relative to me is behind and to left of me on 2 and behind and slightly to right of me on 3 with partner and I facing the same direction whole time and right hand goes a little higher (about shoulder level) as early as 3 - the end position at 4 is the same as if I did a pivot turn from basic with R hand up on 1,2,3 in order to get ready for Vacilara-like move or other similar move
5,6,7 lead partner forward on 5 and lead partner to another full counterclockwise turn on 5,6 ending with R-L wrapped around partner's neck and stopping further turn
1,2,3 twist partner further counterclockwise on 1 and back to original position and perhaps turning further to face me on 2,3 (I think it would be nice to try to make this smoother using advice given by Ivan and Sergio.
5,6,7 lead partner to a double turn (clockwise) with R-L high and a further clockwise turn with R-L lowered to end in a waist wrap for partner - TRIPLE TURN!!! and most of the students actually managed this pretty well!!!
1,2,3,5,6,7 cross body lead with a turn (counterclockwise) thus unwrapping partner on 6,7 and ending with open hold on 8
For a change of pace, I took a little trip to SOS (Salsa on Sundays) with Sean tagging along. Great time was had by both of us dancing with many quality dancers. Routine taught is as described below (includes a TRIPLE(!) turn).
They first did a double turn after a cross body lead to make sure that people were ready for this level.
1,2,3,5,6,7 basic closed hold
1,2,3,5,6,7 basic cross body lead ending with open hold position
1,2,3,5,6,7 standard cross body in open position to 5, let go L-R and turn partner 1 1/2 counterclockwise on 5,6 with R-L high on 6 and lowered on 7 for my own 180 counterclockwise turn with R-L behind my back on 7,8 - on 8, partner is facing me and is located to my left and maybe slightly behind me at the same time and R-L is behind me with my R hand located at left side of my back waist
1,2,3,5,6,7 push partner back on 1 (preferrably I am stepping away from my partner as well on 1), pull partner towards me on 2,3, partner continues to move forward on 5 which I block with my L hand on partner's stomach and lead partner to go backwards on 6,7 as I raise R arm and swing it over partners head and try to do a counterclockwise turn (270 degrees) to face partner on 7,8 ending with R-L hold
1,2,3 cross body lead start with R-L hold only
5,6,7 lead partner forward on 5 and lead partner to a full counterclockwise turn on 6,7 with R hand kept low for a wrap around partner's waist (probably using L hand on partner's should to stop further turn should be fine although perhaps unnecessary) - partner is positioned slightly in front and to left of me on 8
1,2,3 cross over behind on 1, slightly forward on 2, slightly to right on 3 as partner is lead to walk around me (no turns) - postion of partner relative to me is behind and to left of me on 2 and behind and slightly to right of me on 3 with partner and I facing the same direction whole time and right hand goes a little higher (about shoulder level) as early as 3 - the end position at 4 is the same as if I did a pivot turn from basic with R hand up on 1,2,3 in order to get ready for Vacilara-like move or other similar move
5,6,7 lead partner forward on 5 and lead partner to another full counterclockwise turn on 5,6 ending with R-L wrapped around partner's neck and stopping further turn
1,2,3 twist partner further counterclockwise on 1 and back to original position and perhaps turning further to face me on 2,3 (I think it would be nice to try to make this smoother using advice given by Ivan and Sergio.
5,6,7 lead partner to a double turn (clockwise) with R-L high and a further clockwise turn with R-L lowered to end in a waist wrap for partner - TRIPLE TURN!!! and most of the students actually managed this pretty well!!!
1,2,3,5,6,7 cross body lead with a turn (counterclockwise) thus unwrapping partner on 6,7 and ending with open hold on 8
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