Captivated by a Beautiful Moment. Barrida and Rebote

There’s that beautiful moment… You know it? The one you don’t want to ever end. When you hold your baby for the first time, or when you look in the eyes of your beloved and you know there’s nothing else you need… But it can also be that second, during the dance, when you just hold your partner and have the space to express yourself.

 

Recommended study time for this collection is 5 weeks.

Barrida in Giro 1

It's pure pleasure to continue the giro after a barrida... if you have the right technical information. And the right amount of practice. This is the first lesson in a series that will get you there. Get prepared to find the nirvana of giros and barridas!

7.50 min Giro Barrida

Barrida in Giro 2

At this stage you’l find out how the leading of the giro is the purpose and the barrida is a movement that only appears inside this lead. You’re not quite there yet, but definitely much closer to the giros+barrida nirvana!

4.48 min Giro Barrida

Barrida in Giro 3

Remember that magical element, we’ve been focusing on, in the previous collection of lessons? The one that keeps pretty much everything together? Right! The pivot! In this case, the pivot will help you keep the connection with the partner, and the hips in the right direction. Find out when you absolutely must use it in a barrida.

4.43 min Giro Barrida

Barrida in Giro 4

This is the lesson that will make it or brake it. Because it will offer you the explanation of a very complex barrida. It will raise problems concerning your balance and the continuation of the couple’s movement. But you have the right information, right here, to make it. The breaking thing is out of question. All we require is your practicing input. And nirvana is yours and your partner’s to be experienced!

6.27 min Giro Barrida

Barrida Review with Music

Let yourself be inspired by watching the maestros performing all the elements in the lessons until now. This is a gift video, which you’ll discover inside this collection of lessons. (Music: orquesta – Juan D'arienzo/Hector Maure, "Si La Llegaran A Ver")

2.24 min Giro Barrida

Combinations of Steps using Rebound and Ocho Cortado

A lesson that will offer plenty of technical details about a rebound that can take you to an ocho cortado, and about how these technical details influence your attitude while dancing. And they do! Everything wrapped up in a beautiful combination of steps that is all yours to be used.

8.17 min Ocho Rebote Elements