Enchufla doble pa'ti
Rueda de Casino Figure
SalsaLevel: Beginner1 min read1 citations
The Enchufla doble pa'ti is a fundamental figure within Rueda de Casino, a social dance style originating in Havana, Cuba, during the 1950s [1]. As a variation of the standard Enchufla, this figure requires the leader to initiate an initial Enchufla, followed by a tactical block of the follower using the leader's right hand on the follower's left shoulder [2, 4]. This contact prompts the follower to execute a clockwise turn, effectively tracing back toward the starting position before the pair concludes with a second Enchufla transition [4, 5]. The movement relies on the characteristic call-and-response structure of Rueda, where pairs form a circle and execute moves in response to a caller's verbal cues [1]. While the term Enchufla colloquially denotes a variety of turn patterns, the 'doble' variation is classified as a beginner-level move that emphasizes the maintenance of connection through the shoulder block [2, 3, 6]. The figure integrates the rhythmic footwork of Cuban son and mambo with the structured partner-dance formations typical of the genre [1].
How it's danced
Lead and follow cues
CountOn1 - breaks on 1 & 5
Lead
Initiate Enchufla; on count 3, place right hand on follower's left shoulder to block; guide clockwise rotation; conclude with second Enchufla.
Follow
Perform Enchufla; on count 3, feel shoulder block; execute clockwise turn; return to position; perform second Enchufla.
Song timing150-185 bpm
Learn first
Prerequisites
- Enchufla
Watch out
Common mistakes
- Failing to maintain the shoulder block contact
- Over-rotating the follower during the trace-back
- Missing the second Enchufla transition
Don't confuse with
Easily confused moves
- Enchufla simple
- Enchufla con vuelta
Around the world
Other names
Cuba (Rueda de Casino)
Enchufla doble pa'ti
International Rueda Scenes
Enchufla doble
References
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Bailar Editorial Team. (2026). Enchufla doble pa'ti. Bailar Biblioteca. Retrieved July 4, 2026, from https://getbailar.com/biblioteca/move/salsa-enchufla-doble-pati
Bailar Editorial Team. “Enchufla doble pa'ti.” Bailar Biblioteca, 2026, getbailar.com/biblioteca/move/salsa-enchufla-doble-pati. Accessed 4 July 2026.
Bailar Editorial Team. “Enchufla doble pa'ti.” Bailar Biblioteca. Accessed July 4, 2026. https://getbailar.com/biblioteca/move/salsa-enchufla-doble-pati.
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