Definition

The most common term for a displacement of a leg or foot by the partner's leg or foot. Occurs when a dancer places their foot or leg against a leg of their partner and transfers weight to their leg so that it moves into the space of and displaces the partner's leg.

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See desplazamiento

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The sacada refers to any move in which one or other partner moves into the space vacated by their partner's leg in such a way that he or she appears to have displaced her or him.

(from layuega.com (http://www.layuega.com/sacada.htm))