Parada( The Stop)— This is a very common move initiated by the leader when one of the leader’ s feet touches a follower’ s foot. The touch may occur on the inside or outside of either of the of the follower’ s feet by either of the leader’ d feet. When it happends, the follower should transfer control of that foot to the leader. Usually, this means freezing that foot until the leader releases( pasada), or letting the leader move the follower’ s foot with his( barrida).
\ Tango Moves
Raymond Lauzzana
Parada( The Stop)— This is a very common move initiated by the leader when one of the leader’ s feet touches a follower’ s foot. The touch may occur on the inside or outside of either of the of the follower’ s feet by either of the leader’ d feet. When it happends, the follower should transfer control of that foot to the leader. Usually, this means freezing that foot until the leader releases( pasada), or letting the leader move the follower’ s foot with his( barrida).
Stop( Parada) A halting of the dance caused by the leader places a foot in contact with the follower’ s foot. When the leader touches the follower’ s foot, it stops further dance steps. A parada may be executed with either of the leader’ s feet, to either of the follower’ s feet, on the inside or outside of the foot. During a parada, beginning followers simply step over the leader’ s foot with their free foot. However, this is an opportunity for the follower to exhibit adornments. if so, it is important that the follower indicates when she is ready to move on by stroking the leader’ s leg sith the follower free foot before arepping over.
The parada may end with a pasada, a barrida or simply walking thru. When the leader traps the follower’ s foot between both of his feet its called a sandwich.
Basic Stop( Parada Fácil) The easiest parada is performed when the follower is sidestepping from ochos or a molinete. In this case, the leader touches the follower’ s instep with his foot. This may be with either foot.
Reverse Stop( Parada Reverso) As the follower sidesteps in an ocho or a molinete, the leader touches the follower’ s instep with the outside of his foot.
Outside Stop( Parada a Fuera) Instead of stepping between the follower’ s feet, the leader stops the follower by sliding the outside of his foot against hers. This may be done with either foot.
Step Over( Pasada) The easiest response of a folllower to the leader’ s parada is a simple pasada or step over. The follower simply steps over the leader’ s foot with her free foot. Often, she strokes the leader’ s calf with her free foot to indicate that she is about to pass over his foot, a lustrada..
Step Over with Colgada( Colgada de Pasada) This is an off-axis move in which follower leans back while stepping over the leader’ s foot. The follower is no longer on her own axis during this move. Instead, she is supported by leader’ s arm as she leans back. It is important for the follower to signal the leader of her intentions. This is easily done by changing her embrace so so that her hand grasps the leader’ s bicept firmly for support.
Adornments( Adorno de Pie) Any number of foot flourishes may be employed by the follower during a parada. The most emportant thing to remember is that they need to respect the music, and be limited to no more than full musical phrase during which the follower may express any of the rhythms in the music that appeal to her..
Sandwich( Sanguich) Capturing the partner’ s foot between your feet. Usually, it is the leader that catches the follower’ s foot. But, it can be the follower. The follower may also be led to sanguich the leader’ s foot by a barrida.
Gentle Stop( Parada Cortesía) The leader slowly and gently slides his foot so that it his instep touches the outside of the follower foot. Once there he may tap against the follower foot so that she notices that he is there.
Shoe Shine( Lustrada) This is when the follower strokes the leader’ s pant leg with her shoe as if shining it. This frequently follows a sequence of adornments bt the follower to indicate that she is ready to proceed. The leader never does this to the follower.
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