Here are some of the basic dance steps are as follows:
Step 1: Basic Position:
- Partners face each other, standing with their right sides together.
- The woman places her right hand on the man's left shoulder and he places his right hand on her right hip.
- With their left hands, they hold a handkerchief or a fan together in front of their chests.
Step 2: First Part - Walking Steps:
- Partners walk forward and backward in small steps, taking turns as the "dancer" who leads the movement.
- The dancer leads the partner by pulling their handkerchief hand forward or backward, while the non-dancing partner follows.
- Repeat the walking steps several times, changing the leader each time.
Step 3: Handkerchief Sway:
- Partners stand facing each other and raise their joined handkerchief hand above their heads, swaying it together gracefully.
- Take a few steps to the left and then to the right, continuing the swaying motion.
Step 4: Twirling:
- The woman twirls once, with the man assisting and guiding her by her raised arms.
- They change positions, and the man twirls while the woman helps guide his arms.
- Repeat the twirling step a few times, each person getting a chance to twirl.
Step 5: Second Part - Quick Turning:
- Similar to the walking steps, partners walk quickly forward and backward, making quick turns in between.
- The dancers use the handkerchief to guide and synchronize their turns.
- Repeat the turning steps several times, changing the dancer and direction of the turns.
Step 6: Handkerchief Passing:
- Partners stand facing each other and quickly pass the handkerchief from one hand to the other, alternating between right and left hands.
- Continue passing the handkerchief back and forth, while moving gracefully to the rhythm of the music.
Step 7: Final Pose:
- The dance concludes with the partners standing facing each other, and raising their joined handkerchief hand above their heads, smiling at each other.
- They bow to each other to signal the end of the dance.
Remember, the Carinosa is a traditional dance that may have variations in steps depending on the region and interpretation of the dancers. Always refer to a reputable dance instructor or resource to learn the dance accurately.