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Zorro

The mark of Zorro. The lead slashes a Z over the follow with the joined hands during an enchufla.

What This Move Is

Zorro = "the fox" (after the masked swordsman). The lead traces a Z — the mark of Zorro — in the air with the joined hands over or around the follow during an enchufla-style figure, the playful slashing shape giving the move its name. This is a school-flavoured beginner figure, so the exact arm path varies; describe the standard arm-tracing over the enchufla and verify against your teacher's version.

Key Points

  • Lead: Lead the enchufla, then draw the Z cleanly and high with the joined hands so the shape reads — keep it above the follow's head height and don't let the tracing stall the place-change.
  • Follow: Travel the enchufla and keep your head level while the lead's hand draws the shape over you; follow the arm path without ducking or anticipating.
  • Timing: Enchufla on 1-2-3, the Z traced across 5-6-7, resolving on the next 8.
  • Common mistake: Drawing the Z too low and catching the follow, or making the shape so big it breaks the connection and the enchufla loses its frame.

Style Notes

A light, theatrical beginner figure in the enchufla family — more flourish than function. School-named, so confirm the exact path locally; great as a quick playful accent.

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