Enchufla con Rodeo
Rueda de Casino Figure
RuedaLevel: Intermediate1 min read1 citations
Enchufla con Rodeo is a compound figure in Rueda de Casino, a social dance style that emerged in Havana, Cuba, during the 1950s [1, 2]. The move begins with the standard Enchufla mechanics, where the leader and follower initiate an underarm turn, serving as a primary building block for fluid partner exchanges within the circular formation [6]. Following the initial Enchufla, the "Rodeo" component introduces an additional rotation or stylized turn, often involving the leader guiding the follower through a secondary path before completing the exchange. As Rueda de Casino spread from its Cuban origins to Miami and globally, the Enchufla family of moves became essential for maintaining the continuous flow of the circle [4, 5]. The figure requires precise coordination between the leader and follower to ensure the rotation is staged correctly, preventing premature movement or loss of tension in the handhold. By integrating the Rodeo variation, dancers add complexity to the basic Enchufla, which is widely recognized as a fundamental element of the Casino repertoire [6].
How it's danced
Lead and follow cues
Count1-2-3 (Enchufla entry), 5-6-7 (Rodeo rotation).
Lead
On 1-3, lead the Enchufla entry; on 5-7, guide the follower into the Rodeo rotation, maintaining connection to signal the additional turn.
Follow
On 1-3, perform the standard Enchufla underarm turn; on 5-7, execute the Rodeo rotation as signaled by the leader's hand tension.
Song timing160-190 bpm
Learn first
Prerequisites
- Enchufla
- Basic Rueda circular movement
Watch out
Common mistakes
- Under-rotating the Rodeo component
- Losing hand connection during the transition
- Breaking the circular flow of the Rueda
Don't confuse with
Easily confused moves
- Enchufla doble (often confused due to the extra turn)
- Dile que no (different entry mechanics)
Around the world
Other names
Cuba
Enchufla con Rodeo
International
Enchufla con Rodeo
References
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Bailar Editorial Team. (2026). Enchufla con Rodeo. Bailar Biblioteca. Retrieved July 4, 2026, from https://getbailar.com/biblioteca/move/rueda-enchufla-con-rodeo
Bailar Editorial Team. “Enchufla con Rodeo.” Bailar Biblioteca, 2026, getbailar.com/biblioteca/move/rueda-enchufla-con-rodeo. Accessed 4 July 2026.
Bailar Editorial Team. “Enchufla con Rodeo.” Bailar Biblioteca. Accessed July 4, 2026. https://getbailar.com/biblioteca/move/rueda-enchufla-con-rodeo.
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