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Spanish
bullfighting goes all the way back to Crete, and could have Greek
and/or Syrian origins but is reported to not have come to Spain
till the 1700's. France had an infantry march named "Pas
redoublé" around 1790. The name Paso Doble (pass
-o- dough blay) is a Spanish folk dance which means "Two
Steps" and is done to 2/4 time "Spanish March"
music which was originally used for the procession at the beginning
of corridas. Andalusans were extremely fond of this music during
the 18th century.
Sometimes referred to as the Spanish One-step, the "Paso"
as it is affectionately known is a dance of the Bullfight which
portrays the Toreador (Bullfighter) and his partner is the Cape
(Cappa or Capa). The Paso Doble dance became quite popular during
the 1920s and later became the rage in Paris with the upper classes
around the 1930's (which explains the many French terms used
in the dance).
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dance is a very masculine Theatrical Ballroom type couples dance
in nature with many dramatic poses, Leaps, Stomps and much attitude.
The dance was created to mimic the movements of the Toreador and
the Bullfight. It has roots
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