Palo Changa

What This Module Trains 🎯

A new step, the Palo Changa, danced with the Güiro. You learn it slowly, then in tempo.

The Instrument 🥁

• Güiro. Try to really interpret the Güiro.
• Palo Changa. The Palo Changa is a Cha Cha step. Usually you can use it in any dance really.
• The usual count. You step on 8 and you go 8 up down, and then you go 2 and 3, 4 and 5, 6 and 7.
• Tempo. I'm going to teach it to you a brand new way, which is going to be tempo.
• The tempo count. 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7 and 8.

How the Drill Runs 🔁

1. Basic step. Count in 5 6 7 and a 1, go.
2. Now with the shoulder. Add the back roll. Again.
3. Last time. Try to really interpret the Güiro.

Technique Cues 💡

• Break it down slowly first.
• On 1 step on your toe, on and come up on both toes, then come down.
• As you do this, do a back roll in your shoulders.

💡 Drill it: go slowly first, then add the shoulders.

🎯 Community

Practice without judging yourself. Every dancer started exactly where you are. Be patient. This lands in the body over months, not days. Record yourself. You will see things you cannot feel. Post it in the community tab, or on Instagram tagging the page.