In this instructional segment from the Warsaw Zouk Festival, instructors Brajan and Kasia demonstrate and explain key techniques for performing a solchinho/solutinho horizontal turn. They start from the basic solchinho structure and emphasize walking as a natural foundation. The dialogue covers the rhythmic pattern ("boom, ka, ka"), the importance of preparation for the leader (lowering the finger), and the central role of an active yet relaxed elbow to build a frame for both partners. They discuss how to adjust the axis for a rose step, use curve techniques, and maintain intentional upward movement when finishing the turn. Additional cues include arm level relative to the partner’s face, head positioning, and the flexibility to mix arm positions while keeping the elbow relaxed. The overall tone is instructional and supportive, aiming to give dancers clear, practical cues for partner connection and movement quality.
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With horizontal turn inside. But using the elbow.
Exactly.
So we start from normal solchinho, but you know main structure of solchinho. Yes, I believe that. But I prefer walking around all the time. For me, it's more natural and more simple.
Yes. So for the follower, we have lateral But think about going all the time his right when we are doing sulking from this side. All the other will be different.
So here's me. Boom, ka, ka, boom, ka, ka, boom, ka, ka, boom, ka, ka. The second one was with other friends. That's all. Our steps will be the same, like boom. Ka ka boom. Simple turn because it's this axis. Boom ka ka boom ka ka boom ka ka boom ka ka boom ka e. Okay, after this we did preparation to our horizontal turn. The most important thing for the leader is preparation. So if we do the turn, our finger go down.
A simple turn, yes, without any movement.
But if you want to do a rose step, I change the position from this side to this, yes, because our axis will be looks like that. So,
and also remember about the elbow, like to build the frame, and we are building this frame for, for each other.
Yes, elbow have to be active.
Yes,
and
very important thing, our secret of our horizontal turn is the elbow. So followers, think that you starting with your elbow and after that you continue with your whole body. Yes, but this elbow needs to be relaxed. Yes, not tense.
And here we do just Curves, smiling. Then when we are at the center, we're going a little up and release.
And I leave this hand to him.
I almost don't leave this movement. I put the intention before, and then it's like curve technique. I give the possibilities and space for this. Yes,
and we did it in solutinho.
Like boom, ka, ka, boom, ka. Ka ka boom, ka ka boom, ka ka boom, ka ka boom, ka ka boom, ka ka. When you want to finish horizontal, the intention should be all the time up. If we do down, it will be more like continue. Also works. Yes. And
the last thing is about the elbow. So we did the first horizontal turn with our heads, and after that we changed to this position for the leaders. And remember to keep one position. You can choose which one you want to.
You can mix, but try to not
change
the level of your arms. You can do everything here.
Yes. So what we did?
Boom, ka, ka, boom, ka, ka. Right now, boom, ka, ka. On my elbow is on level her face, like nose or eyes. Ka, ka, boom, ka, rotation. Boom, ka, ka, boom, ka, ka, boom, ka. Ka boom ka ka. And as you see, I don't think about put my one elbow or the second. And right, right now I do like my arms movement. Yes, I try to achieve this by my walk, my steps. Like boom ka ka boom ka ka. I freeze the position and Thank you
