Rueda Hand Signs (Part 25) Pimienta Con La Mano Derecha

Pimienta Con La Mano Derecha literally translates to “Pepper with the right hand”. It is called “Pimienta” for the same reason as the left handed version, namely, to refer to the motion the follower makes during the move where they are being turned with one hand in a clockwise direction similar to a pepper mill being turned.
The only difference between the moves Pimienta con la Mano Derecha and Pimienta con la Mano Izquierda is the fact that leaders will use the right hand throughout the move instead of the left hand. This may seem like a trivial change that is hardly worth an additional description, however, there are some fundamental differences between these two moves from a leading and following perspective that need to be observed so it is important to make sure beginner students are aware of these.

For Pimienta Con La Mano Derecha leaders will lead the move like Vacilala with the left hand but then raise their left hand and switch it to the right hand all at the same time on beat 2. They can then switch hands again at the end of the move or finish it with a Dile Que No Con La Mano Derecha. As the left hand is switched to the right hand care must be taken to not use any thumbs in the process and remain in a fingertip to fingertip lead until the very end of the move where partners can go into a thumb clasp handshake lead if they want to end the move with a Dile Que No Con La Mano Derecha. Some people make the mistake of preparing for the Dile Que No too early or simply holding on to each other while executing the move rather than being in a fingertip to fingertip position however, this will impede the follower from being able to execute the turn well and can actually be dangerous in some situations.

Another reason it is useful to have a different name for this move compared to the left handed version is that it is one of the basic, fundamental moves that initiate many more advanced moves. I.e. moves like Dedo, Medio Sombrero, etc. start with a Pimienta Con La Mano Derecha so it is important to be able to lead this well and distinguish it clearly from the left handed version as many moves are dependent on this subtle difference.

The hand sign for this move is identical with that of Pimienta Con La Mano Izquierda except that it is the right hand that forms a fist to make a grinding motion.

To see a video of the move Pimienta Con La Mano Izquierda as well as the hand sign, please click on:https://youtu.be/AyOrnXCfaCc