Step 1:
The basic dance step of ‘Carinosa’ is performed by the couple who stand face-to-face. The hands of both the people are held. The feet are moved in a coordinated manner on the beat. The dancers take four steps to their right and then four steps to their left while making a semi-circle.
Step 2:
To perform this step of ‘Carinosa,’ it is important to get your rhythm in control. Stand with your feet together and your hands held at waist level. While still holding hands, take a step forward with your right foot, and bend your knee slightly. As you do this, bring your left hand up to your shoulder level and extend your right hand out in front of you.
Step 3:
Now, step forward with your left foot and bend your knee slightly. At the same time, bring your right hand up to your shoulder level and extend your left hand out in front of you. This step is essentially a mirror image of Step 2.
Step 4:
For this step, you will need to cross your feet over each other. Start by standing with your feet together and your hands held at waist level. Then, step forward with your left foot and cross it in front of your right foot. At the same time, bend your knees slightly and bring your hands up to your shoulder level.
Step 5:
Now, step forward with your right foot and cross it in front of your left foot. At the same time, bend your knees slightly and bring your hands down to your waist level. This step is essentially a mirror image of Step 4.
Step 6:
To perform this step, you will need to make a small hop on one foot. Start by standing with your feet together and your hands held at waist level. Then, hop forward on your right foot, and bring your left foot up to your right knee. At the same time, bring your hands up to your shoulder level.
Step 7:
Now, hop forward on your left foot and bring your right foot up to your left knee. At the same time, bring your hands down to your waist level. This step is essentially a mirror image of Step 6.