BALLROOM DANCE (CHA CHA)

THE CHA CHA BASIC MOVEMENT

• consists of 10 steps, which are a combination of

alternating rock steps and chasses danced in closed or
open facing position, to the rhythm of 2,3,4&1. Each rock
step is danced on counts 2,3, each chasse on counts 4&1.
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•The rock steps of a Cha Cha Basic Movement

alternate forward and backward, the left foot
taking the forward rock, the right foot taking
the back rock.
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• The chasses can be danced sideways (side-

together-side), or as a "Compact Chasse" in place
by shifting weight from foot to foot with feet
together (together-together-together).
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• The basic movement can be taken with or without

turn. When turning, most of the turn is taken
between the two steps of the rock step and the first
step of the chasse. Partners turn equally at the
same time. Up to 3/4 turn can be taken over the
10-step pattern.
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