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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:

Remix this on Instagram.

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!