Cha Cha is one of the funnest Social Ballroom dances you can learn. The videos below will teach you the most basic Cha Cha dance steps for men and women.
In the first video you’ll learn 2 most popular Cha Cha basic steps. Right below it you will also find the video on how to count the cha cha dance – which will help you with the rhythm.
Summary of Cha Cha Basic Steps
Men:
Side with left foot
Back with right foot
Replace weight on left foot
Triple step in place/side
Fwd with left foot
Replace weight on right foot
Triple step in place/side
Women
Side with right foot
Fwd with left foot
Replace weight on right foot
Triple step in place/side
Back with right foot
Replace weight on left foot
Triple step in place/side
Pro Tip:
You want to do what is called “cuban motion” technique – which can be achieved just by bending and straightening your knees through out this dance.
Next, How To Count The Cha Cha:
Summary of Cha Cha Count:
The way you count the cha cha dance is: “1,2,3, Cha, Cha” and repeat. The 1,2,3 counts are all full beats, while the Cha, Cha are half beats (therefore faster). An alternative way to count it is “Slow, Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick”. It’s 4/4 time signature.
Lastly, Cha Cha History & Character:
The Cha Cha originated in Cuba and has been named so because of the “triple shuffle” that is apparent in most basic steps. It’s a dance that incorporates small quick steps to match the fast Cha Cha music. This dance has lots of hip and body action on every step to give it a latin look. Social style cha cha fits many modern Latin and pop songs like Marc Anthony’s “I need to know” and Santana’s “Smooth” (Feat. Rob Thomas).
From: Passion 4 Dancing
