Try This Abanico Move [Flamenco Dance Steps]
Dance with me!
Learn this short tangos combination with abanico.
Then record yourself dancing it! (See below for more on that.)
We begin with a simple marcaje in the first compás,
And finish with a remate in the second compás.
Ready to try it out?
Here are the steps and counts:
Part One: Marcaje
𝟭 right foot forward
𝟮 hold
𝟯 right foot back
𝟰 hold
𝟱 left foot forward
𝟲 hold
𝟳 left foot back
𝟴 hold
Part Two: Remate
𝟭 right golpe (stomp) (move your body slightly to the right)
& tap abanico on hand
𝟮 left golpe (move your body slightly to the left)
& tap abanico on right thigh
𝟯 right golpe (move your body slightly to the right)
& slap left thigh
𝟰 left golpe
𝟱 snap fan open* & slide right foot back (or just step right)
𝟲 left planta (ball)
𝟳 right planta
*See this video tutorial for a detailed explanation of how to snap the fan open.
A Challenge for You
Record yourself doing this move and share it!
One way to do so:
How to:
From the reel on Instagram,
1️⃣ Tap the three dots on the right (They will be at either the top or bottom depending upon how you’re watching it.)
2️⃣ Tap “Remix”
3️⃣ Select how you’d like your clip to play
4️⃣ Record yourself doing this step (or add video you pre-recorded)
5️⃣ Share
Will you try this step?
Let me know in the comments below!