Here’s a video tutorial of a flamenco step with abanico.
Incorporate it into a choreography, or
Use it as a practice exercise to improve:
opening and closing the fan
contratiempo
coordination
This dance step works with a 12-count compás.
Body notes:
While the left arm isn’t doing any movements, it is very important to be aware of otherwise it might distract from the rest of the step.
Keep your left hand on your waist during the entire step. (You can hold your skirt.)
Keep your elbow prominent, a little bit forward or to the side.
Abanico notes:
Hold the fan securely but lightly and without tension in your hand.
See this video for a step by step breakdown of how to flick open the fan with your wrist.
Here’s a breakdown of the step with counts:
𝟭𝟮 right 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢 (ball of the foot)
𝟭 🚫
𝟮 🚫
𝟯 right 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘱𝘦 (stomp)
𝟰 🚫
𝟱 🚫
𝟲 right 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢
𝟳 🚫
𝟴 🚫
𝟵 right 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘱𝘦
𝟭𝟬 🚫
𝟭𝟭 🚫
𝟭𝟮 right 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢
𝟭 🚫
𝟮 🚫
𝟯 right 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘱𝘦
𝟰 🚫
𝟱 🚫
𝟲 right step back
& tap abanico on left shoulder
𝟳 🚫
& tap abanico on right shoulder
𝟴 left step back
& tap abanico on left thigh
𝟵 🚫
& tap abanico on right thigh
𝟭𝟬 right step back