Evelyn
Evelyn seems like an Adios, but instead of ducking under the follower’s left arm, the leader does a hook turn in place keeping the hand low and switching hands. It’s quick and elegant.
Evelyn has a Una Bulla-style “Hey” in there. Leaders are required to yell Hey!, followers may do it if the spirit moves them. (In Ithaca, we hang loose). In general, moves where the leaders move into the center and have the left arm free like Hecho have a “Hey!” to keep things lively. It’s always called on 1.
- Translation
- Nobody knows who Evelyn is. She might be related to Roberto of Roberto Complicado fame.
- Sign
- An “E” with thumb, index finger, middle finger
Breakdown
| Count | Leader | Follower |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 1,2,3 | Like Adios, open break to closed position | Like Adios |
| - 5,6,7 | Hook turn, but keep arm low and switch hands | Step in place |
| 2 - 1,2,3 | Picalante, with Hey! on 1 | Picalante |
| - 5,6,7 | Dile Que Non | Dile Que Non |
- Notes
- Some Cantantes call this “Abilene” like the Texas town.