This series is a super fun reinterpretation of the “Classic 5”, with the timing of the salida altered, and sequences two through five condensed to a single phrase. Cross System is more heavily featured, and new techniques for musicality and dynamic reveal themselves.
10/24-La Salida Cruzada
The leader’s back and side steps on 8 and 1, with a leader’s weight change on 5. Then 7, 8, and 1 for the follower in the procession to the cross and a 3, 4, 5 resolution.
10/31-El Ocho
Entrada on 8 and 1 with the procession to the cross in cross system, a single ocho danced from the cross and the resolution on 3, 4 and 5.
11/7-La Parada with “Little Foot”
Entrada on 8 and 1 with the follower’s extra step on 3 into cross system, or “little foot”, with a parada on 5. Sandwich on 7, leader’s side step on 8 and corte on 1. Resolution on 3, 4, and 5.
11/14-El Ocho Atrás
Entrada on 8 and 1 with an immediate leader’s weight change into cross system. Then a full 180˚ “forward/back cast” back ocho with a 7, 8, 1 procession and 3, 4, 5 resolution.
11/21-La Media Vuelta a la Izquierda
Entrada on 8 and 1 with a Classic Entrance to the Left, forward cross to forward cross sacada, open to open sacada, little foot, and 3, 4, 5 resolution.