The Paso Doble syllabus
These are the figures of the International-style Paso Doble in the ISTD syllabus, grouped by level. Each level adds new figures to the ones before it, and most dancers start with the first.
Bronze
- Sur Place
- Basic Movement
- Chassés to Right or Left (including Elevations)
- Drag
- Deplacement (also Attack)
- Promenade Link (also Promenade Close)
- Promenade
- Ecart (Fallaway Whisk)
- Separation
- Separation with Lady's Caping Walks
- Fallaway Ending to Separation
- Huit
- Sixteen
- Promenade and Counter Promenade
- Grand Circle
- Open Telemark
Silver
- La Passe
- Banderillas
- Twist Turn
- Fallaway Reverse Turn
- Coup de Pique
- Left Foot Variation
- Spanish Lines
- Flamenco Taps
Gold
- Syncopated Separation
- Travelling Spins from Promenade Position
- Travelling Spins from Counter Promenade Position
- Fregolina (also Farol)
- Twists
- Chassé Cape (including Outside Turn)
Figures follow the ISTD Syllabus Outlines for Modern Ballroom and Latin American (September 2024), checked October 2026. Bronze covers the Student Teacher and Associate figures, Silver the Licentiate figures, and Gold the Fellowship figures.
Learning Paso Doble with us
Paso Doble is not part of our Sunday rotation yet, but we may add it in the future. If you would like to learn it, let Jim and Michele know after class or by email or phone.
Dance with us on Sundays
Friendly group classes in north Vancouver, an easy drive from Salmon Creek and Ridgefield.
- Start here: Beginning / Beyond Beginning, Sundays 4–5 PM
- Keep growing: Intermediate / Advanced, Sundays 5–6 PM
$15 per person, per class. Ages 12+. Bring a partner or come on your own.
Dance Fusion/Northwest Classical Ballet, 14511 NE 10th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98685