Step 1: Introduction
- The dancers stand facing each other, holding hands.
- Both dancers hold out their right hand and gently swing it, moving their feet slightly to the right and left.
- Holding hands right and left, the couple take 3 graceful waltz-like steps forward.
- On count 4, the lady swings her castanet with her right hand, while the gentleman gracefully bows the head, placing the right hand around the waist.
Step 2: First Figure
- Facing each other, the man gracefully lifts the lady's right hand above her head as she gracefully bows her head.
- The man circles the lady with 3 small steps, beginning right, then left, then right.
- The lady curtsies and slowly raises to face her partner.
- Dancers return to the start position, facing each other, and join their hands.
Step 3: Second Figure
- The couple holds hands and takes three waltz steps forward.
- On count four, the lady's castanet is used to lightly strike her partner's hand.
- The lady then steps forward with her left foot and curtsies while simultaneously raising her left arm.
-The man mirrors her movement, curtsies, and raises his right arm.
Step 4: Third Figure
- The dancers join hands and take 3 graceful steps to the right.
- On count 4, the man extends his right hand upwards, while the lady extends her left hand upwards, forming a bridge.
- They walk forwards slowly, under the bridge, passing each other.
- Return to the starting position, facing each other with joined hands.
Step 5: Fourth Figure
- Step forward with right feet and swing the left leg across with a stamping sound, then step back on left foot.
- Step forward on left foot and swing right leg across, stepping back on the right foot.
- Repeat Steps 1 and 2 twice.
- Partners turn away from each other, swing castanets up, then down.
- Turn to face each other and bow simultaneously, concluding the Carinosa dance.
It is important to note that the number of repetitions for each figure may vary depending on the region or style of Carinosa being performed.