The Ruedastandard is a collection of classic figures in Cuban rueda de casino. Figures that you commonly need to know to join a social rueda. Click on the figure name for explanation and video of the figure, or on the headlines to see lists of figures by category. Printable list | history. Beginner level |
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Closed position |
. In closed position the couples dance quite close, like in traditional couples dance. It is quite common to start a rueda in closed position. |
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Open positionSide by side |
. Guapea |
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In open position the couple is connected with one hand (men/leaders left hand and women/followers right hand). |
Guapea is the basic step in open position. Most rueda figures start from this position. |
Some figures with the partners side by side, for example in a partner change with “dame una”. |
Video playlist: beginner.rueda.casino . . Improver levelWhen you know the basics of rueda, it is time to have a look at the rueda culture and directions. |
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Closed position |
Open positionGuapea |
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Rueda al medio
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Rueda caminando |
Street Rueda |
In the al medio position everyone is facing the center. In this position, direction may be given by derecha (= right) or izquierda (= left), in stead of arriba / abajo. | Caminando means walking. These figures keep the rueda rotating continously. Rotation may be speeded up by calling camina!, anda!, vamos!. | Street rueda (rueda de la calle) refers to easy rueda figures, tobe picked up in a social rueda. Not typical dance school figures, |
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