Bachata
Pretzel
Also known as: Arm-tangle, basket
Tangle, then untangle in order. An arm-tangle position entered and exited by a reversible sequence of turns.
Coach's notes — the how & why
What This Move Is
An arm-tangle position reached through a series of turns and hand-changes that fold the arms into a wrap, with many sub-moves living inside it. It unwinds by reversing the sequence in the same order.
Key Points
- Lead: Lead a series of turns and hand-changes that fold the arms into the wrap, then reverse the order exactly to untangle.
- Follow: Follow the sequence patiently, keep hands soft, and do not anticipate.
- Timing: Entry and exit each span a 4-count or more.
- Common mistake: Follow jumping ahead and tangling the arms; lead untangling in the wrong order so it does not unwind cleanly.
Style Notes
A playful intermediate position with a whole family of variations inside it. The discipline is the orderly, reversible exit.
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- Level
- Intermediate
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