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Pañuelo

Also called: handkerchief, pachanga handkerchief, panuelo

Definition

A handkerchief traditionally held in the right hand and shaken freely while dancing Pachanga, used as expressive play rather than rigid technique. Any piece of cloth or dish towel works.

Preview of the Single Single Double module
Preview of the Single Single Double module

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Single Single Double, a module of Pachanga

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  • Single Single Double
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