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We have two types of Paséala in CASINO defined by the start position. Paséala can be started from the start position of Dile Que No or from the end position of DQN. They are both double figure eight figures. That is 88. Both the Lead and the Follow walk Paséala using their own version of Paséala Steps. They each step a “8” figure.

The two Paséalas, Paséala and Paséala Inverso, come with their own set of options. Each set is very different. They offer various choices for what to do during Paséala. There are also different sets of options for how to continue into other figures.

Paséala

The by far most common Paséala starts from the start position of DQN in the so-called “Caída” or Promonade position. In this Paséala, the Lead starts walking forward on “1”. He then pivots around on “1” in the opposite direction. Next, he steps “2-3-5” and pivots around on “5”. Lastly, he steps “6-7”. The Follow steps forward on “1-2-3” pivots around on “3” and then “5-6-7”. This double patterns can be continued several times.

Paséala Inverso

The Paséala starting at the end of DQN is rare. It is often called Paséala Opposite or Paséala Inverso. This Paséala is also worth using because it adds many new good options to “Closed Position” dancing. Here the steps of Lead and Follow are the opposite of the normal Paséala.

In Paséala Inverso the Follow steps forward on “1”. Then, pivots around on “1” and continues forward on “2-3-5”. Next, pivots around on “5” and continues forward on “6-7”. The Lead steps forward on “1-2-3”, pivots around on “3”, and continues forward on “5-6-7”.

The Lead’s steps

The Follow’s way of stepping her two patterns is always the same. However, the Lead has styling options for the two patterns. Especially when stepping the normal Paséala. The Lead can walk forward and pivot around in almost dramatic fashion but he can also use “step over” steps. “Step over” steps can even use “Columbia” styling, lifting the knee high on “2” and “6”.