MISS BROWNTEACHING DANCECOLUMBUS STATE

UNIVERSITYFALL 2011

Introduction

Origin CubaLatin FamilyPopularity

Ballroom dances Typically first dance learned amongst Latin Dances

Party Dance!

Rhythm and Footwork

Rhythm one, two, cha, cha, cha or step, step, cha-cha-cha

Simple footwork Mainly focuses on shifting weight from one foot to

another

Music

Danced to music written in 4/4 time and played

Tempo of 28-34 measures per minute

Steps

Five steps are taken to four beats of music – 2 slow steps, 2 quick steps, followed by one slow step.

So the count would be: Slow, slow, quick, quick, slow, slow, slow, quick, quick,

slow…

Basic Cha Cha Steps

Partners face each other. Gentleman starts with left foot, lady starts

with right foot. Basic ballroom hold.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ojbb9ofPIuA&feature=player_embedded#!

Cha Cha Cha for Men

Men’s Steps

1. Step forward with your left foot2. Right foot in place, weight shifts to

it3. Sidestep to the left with your left

foot4. Move your right foot to your left

foot5. Sidestep to the left with your left

foot6. Step backward & left with your

right foot7. Left foot in place, weight shifts to it8. Step forward & right with your

right foot9. Move your left foot to your right

foot10. Sidestep to the right with your

right foot

Women’s Steps

1. Step back with your right foot2. Left foot in place, weight shifts to it3. Sidestep to the right with your

right foot4. Move your left foot to your right

foot5. Sidestep to the right with your

right foot6. Step forward & right with your left

foot7. Right foot in place, weight shifts to

it8. Step backward & left with your left

foot9. Move your right foot to your left

foot10. Sidestep to the left with your left

foot

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Have Fun!