Topical Series. Turns, Enrosques and Lapices

A favorite movement for many dancers, the ¾ turn creates a lovely rotated dynamic for the follower. And is extremely useful to change direction in the ronda. So not only helpful but very much appreciated by the ladies. What more could we want?

Did you love the doughnut from the technique section as much as we did? Well, here is your chance to love it even more!! Using the doughnut to create a turn will allow you to turn on a dime – goodbye running into people in the ronda, hello super-turn!

All kind of good things are happening here – a single axis turn, exit into Americana, rock steps to change direction…. Wow. So much, and yet you will find that it all makes sense. Why? Because you have seen the technique videos, practiced, and now it is time for it to all come together!

If you thought that the last turn was fun, this will be fun AND a challenge. Enjoy!

The lapiz, a favorite element to adorn a turn, for both leaders and followers. But because the leg extends so far beyond the axis in a lapis, it is important to understand geometry and timing when attempting to execute this movement. In this introductory video, Ivan and Sara show a simple lapiz and the basic rules that we need to respect to make the lapiz smooth, coordinated and effective.

A reverse lapis followed by a regular lapiz in a single axis turn. With an aguja in between. Sounds difficult. And it is, because it requires understanding of and coordination between individual body mechanic and the geometry of the bodies. But once you master it, it will be very satisfying! We promise!

Instead of doing a simple calesita from a back step of the follower, followers can embellish and create a beautiful lapiz! And if you want to show this as partnerwork, then leaders can also create this movement for the follower. Lead or embellished, the movement is definitely worth learning!