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Both Vacilala and Enchufla are often continued into Rodeo. This continuation can be done already on the last part of the two figures, on “5-6-7”, or the Rodeo can start on the next “1-2-3”. Sometimes the Rodeo figure is hard to recognize. It is more like a “walk around the Lead” figure, “por Detràs” (behind). But both Vacilala por Detrás and Enchufla por Detrás are best understood as Rodeo variations.

In these two Por Detrás figures, the Lead brings his right arm over already on “5-6-7”, giving the Rodeo Walk a unique look and feel. A good way to end the walk is for the Lead to turn the Follow with his left hand, led by her hip, on “3-5-6”, into Caída Position. But this is only the most common of at least three good options.

1. Into Caída turning an extra 180 degree
2. Into a new Rodeo with the other hand
3. Into Casino Clásico with the same hand

The last two variations continue the right turning motion, and they open up for some lovely dancing where the Follow walks hands-free or is led by scooping technique from side to side.

I recommend mostly to use Vacilala por Detrás. Enchufla needs a rest. It is the most common of all basic figures, often used several times in any longer sequence, like in traditional Rueda moves.