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Vacilala Doble

Two turns on a curve. The travelling double turn that carries the follow around an arc instead of spinning her in place.

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What This Move Is

Vacilala is the led travelling turn of casino; the doble is two of them strung on a curved line. The follow takes a three-step turn, and step "3" becomes both the finish of the first turn and the launch of the second — so the two rotations flow as one travelling arc rather than two separate spins.

Key Points

  • Lead: Lead the first turn, then carry the line into the second without stopping — keep the follow travelling along the curve, frame high and quiet. Mark the shared step "3" so she knows the second is coming.
  • Follow: Turn and travel — these go somewhere, they don't spin on the spot. Let step 3 be your pivot into the second rotation; stay over the balls of your feet on the arc.
  • Timing: First turn on 1-2-3, second on 3-5-6 (step 3 shared), resolving on 7. Curved path throughout.
  • Common mistake: Spinning in place instead of travelling the curve, or stalling on the shared step. Keep the line alive.

Style Notes

Distinct from the single Vacila (SL028) — that's one turn; this chains two on a travelling arc. Often entered from a Rodeo or Coca-Cola setup. Naming varies (vacilala / vacila / vacílala) — the mechanic is the led travelling turn, doubled.

Quick notes, not instruction — always learn moves in person with a qualified teacher.

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AccentTravelling
Frame
Open
Style
Cuban

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