Estrella Doble

Estrella Doble is a sophisticated group figure within the Rueda de Casino repertoire, a style that emerged in Havana, Cuba, during the 1950s ^[1]. The figure begins with an enchufla, the foundational partner-changing mechanic of the rueda ^[1]. Following the initial enchufla, the leads move into the center of the circle, orienting themselves counter-clockwise to form a star-like pattern by placing their left hands on the left shoulder of the lead positioned in front of them ^[1]. The group maintains this counter-clockwise rotation for two full eight-counts ^[1]. On the 5th, 6th, and 7th counts of the second eight-count, the leads execute a directional change, pivoting to move clockwise while simultaneously placing their right hands on the right shoulder of the lead in front ^[1]. Throughout this sequence, the followers mirror the leads' movements, traveling in the opposite direction and executing the directional switch in precise synchronization ^[1]. This figure exemplifies the highly coordinated, caller-led nature of Rueda de Casino, which relies on the collective execution of complex spatial patterns.