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Paso
Doble

Bold, theatrical, and charged with undeniable drama. The Paso Doble channels the spirit of a Spanish bullfight: commanding posture, sharp flamenco-influenced footwork, and a presence that owns every inch of the floor.

About the Style

What is Paso Doble?

Paso Doble is one of the most theatrical dances in the ballroom repertoire, a dramatic style inspired by the Spanish bullfight, where the leader represents the matador and the follower the cape. The music is march-like and relentless, the posture proud and upright, and the choreography full of dramatic poses and flamenco-inspired footwork.

At DFW Young & Social Club, we teach Paso Doble with attention to the musical phrasing and dramatic structure that make this dance so distinctive. You'll work on the characteristic marching step, the Spanish line, and the sweeping figure work that gives Paso Doble its unmistakable stage presence.

Paso Doble is one of the least common social dances, but one of the most visually striking. If you want a dance that makes an impression and channels your inner performer, there is nothing else quite like it.

What to expect in class
  • No partner or prior experience needed
  • We rotate partners throughout every class
  • Footwork, timing, and connection fundamentals
  • Casual, welcoming atmosphere, no dress code

Schedule

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DFW Young & Social Club lead instructor

Your Instructor

Meet Alexi,
your dance instructor.

Alexi is our lead instructor, trained in more than 25 dance styles, with Master Instructor credentials in many of them and Grand Master status in several. She has been teaching professionally since 2016 and has taught thousands of people. Whatever your level, she teaches to how you learn rather than to a syllabus, and she is at her best with people who have never danced before.

Meet Alexi

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Ready to try Paso Doble?

No partner, no experience, no problem. Just show up ready to move.