De lá para cá (from here to there) is a variation of Volta da Mulher where the follower only perform 3 steps in front of the lead.

Lead

1. Perform the opening of the Passeio (90 degrees).
2. Push the follower with the right hand, and after they take a step, signal to close the passeio. Extend the left hand to receive the follower.
3. Push the follower with the left hand, and after they take a step, signal to close the passeio. Extend the right hand to receive the follower.
4. Repeat from step 2.

Exiting

• The lead can close the movement by performing a Basic 2 to the left or right and reconnecting with the follower.

Follower

1. The lead will signal to open as in Passeio. The weight is on the right foot.
2. Take a step forward with the left foot. Once the step is completed, the lead will indicate a pivot to the left by pressing their fingers against the follower’s back.
3. The follower completes a 180-degree turn to the left as they take a step with the right foot.
4. Take a step forward with the left foot to the left.
5. Take a step forward with the right foot. Once the step is completed, the lead will indicate a pivot to the right by pressing their fingers against the follower’s back.
6. The follower completes a 180-degree turn to the right as they take a step with the left foot.

Variations

• The lead can perform the movement disconnected from the follower or in closed hold with chest distance.
• The lead can mark the 3rd step by stepping forward while the follower turns.

Key Elements of the Move

• While doing the steps, the lead constantly marks the beat by stepping in place transferring the weight.
• The follower performs the pivot on the 3rd step.
• This move will lead into Cruz.

Catalog

• Code:
• Connections: CD13
• Parent: Caminhadas (Strides)