(Line Dances) Beginner Cha-Cha
Don’t have someone to dance partner dances with at home, but you still want to learn how to dance Cha-Cha? We’ve got you covered with this line dance version – fully choreographed by our own Club Professional, Alexandra McPherson!
The Cha-Cha, which originated in Cuba, is a playful and flirtatious dance known for its vibrant energy. It is one of the most popular, social Latin dances and is danced in both American and International styles of ballroom dance. Cha-Cha is danced with “Cuban Motion,” which is a hip movement common to dances in the Latin style of dancing. Cuban Motion is achieved by moving the hips by alternately bending and straightening the knees in a particular sequence. Ie: as one knee bends, the opposite hip straightens (or raises). The characteristic steps in the Cha Cha are small, quick, and follow a pattern of triple and rock steps.
The Cha-Cha is danced to lively and upbeat music, which also reflects the energy of the dance movements. It is executed by dancing 5 steps to a 4/4 time. Depending on the instructor, the basic Cha-Cha steps could be counted in a variety of ways, such as,”1, 2, 3, 4 and 1” or, “One, Two, Cha Cha Cha.” Etc.
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Lessons
Beginner Cha-Cha Line Dance – Part 1
Beginner Cha-Cha Line Dance – Part 2
In this second part of the Beginner Cha-Cha line dance, Club Professional Alexandra McPherson covers the rest of the routine and shows how everything goes together with music. Enjoy!