What kind of costume does a paso doble dancer wear?

The traditional Paso Doble costume features the male dancer in a matador’s costume. A matador outfit usually consists of pants and matching bolero jacket, white shirt and tie. A traditional woman’s Paso Doble costume should include a full skirt, often red, that represents the matador’s cape.

What do you wear as a matador in Paso Doble?

The Paso Doble features the leader, typically the male, as the matador, while the partner plays the part of the cape, the bull or even the matador’s shadow. The traditional Paso Doble costume features the male dancer in a matador’s costume. A matador outfit usually consists of pants and matching bolero jacket, white shirt and tie.

How is the paso doble related to bull fighting?

The Paso Doble, also known as the Spanish double step, is directly connected to Spanish bull fighting. The Paso Doble is the type of music played during bull fights and the costume worn during the Paso Doble dance should reflect the fierce emotion of the fight.

Where did the paso doble dance come from?

The Paso doble is a dramatic interpretation in dance of the matador facing a bull in the traditional bullring, and originated in southern Spain. Paso doble translates as ‘two step’, and developed from the march at the start of a bullfight.

What to look for in a paso doble?

Above all, the Paso doble should be dramatic and intense – the dancers must commit to the attitude of the dance. The dance should include strong, dramatic walks, with apels (a strong stamp of the foot), with elements of flamenco in the footwork.

When was the Paso Doble introduced into bullfights?

During the 18th century, the Paso Doble was incorporated into comedies. Then later it was adopted as a regulatory step for the Spanish infantry, with a special feature that made the troops take the regular step: 120 steps per minute. The music was introduced into bullfights during the 19th century.