BL441

Bolero

Clinic

AIDA

Timing: sqq; s [Note that is one and one-half measures]

Definition: SD, THRU, SD TRNG; BK, -,

POSITION: Aida Line [ending position for the Aida figure]

TEACH DEMO

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AIDA PREPARATION or PREPARE THE AIDA

NOTES on the Bolero AIDA

Aida sqq; s

SD, THRU, SD TRNG; BK, -,

A rumba aida might begin in a sort of butterfly V position, with the lead shoulders a bit apart and the trail shoulders together, trail feet free, facing line. Then the figure steps thru, side turning in (man RF, woman LF), and back to an "aida line" which is back to back, again in a V position but with the lead shoulders together and the trail shoulders apart, lead feet free, facing reverse.

The bolero aida is similar, but it starts with a slow, side preparatory step. Often the cuer will say, "Prepare the aida." And then he or she will cue, "Aida Line," for the final "slow." The bolero aida is 1 1/2 measures long.

You can begin in almost any position, such as butterfly, semi, open facing, or even open position. Lead foot is free. Step side down line blending to a facing V position, -, step thru with the trail foot turning in (man RF, woman LF), step side and back; At this point, you will be in left open position, facing reverse. Finally, step back with the lead foot continuing to turn to the aida line position, a back to back V looking reverse.

You may also perform this figure beginning with the trail foot, in which case the aida will progress to RLOD.