Phase 4 Cha/Foxtrot Mix Workshop Page: CH438_CH
Designated as CHA Ph.4+2+1 (incl unphased figure)
Choreographer: Frank & Gisi Phillips 1995
For the easy PHASE 3 version, Link to Chaka Cha 3
DEMO
LEARNING THE DANCE
INTRO (Tndm-Fcg LOD): 2 Meas Wt;; Cha Wk; Cucha ; 2X; Cha Wk; Circ Cha Awy & Tog;; (Bfy) Shldr-Shldr; 2X;
Part A - Bfly Basic (Fan pos);; stop & go Hockeystick;; Alemana;; Larriat (L hand star);; umbrella trn;;;;
Part A incudes a
STOP AND GO
Video Teach Clip
INTERLUDE
Note that the choreography calls for Tandem Position
during the Interlude (KNEE SWIVEL 4),
not Open Position as seen in some of the video clips.
MODIFIED CHA BOX
Part B includes a modified box.
In the next clip, watch for the MODIFIED CHA BOX
with hand-clap styling.
Also, notice the Rumba AIDA at the end.
The dancers are in Tandem Postion from adjustments made during the OVERTURN SPOT TURN.
Each perform a SPOT TURN twice to remain in Tandem.
Then each do a TIME STEP in Tandem ending offset.
One dancer boxes around the other in a Tandem DO-SI-DO box.
Chaka Cha (vignette); Barbara-Lynn Smith; Oct.2013
Ending - Bfly Aida 3 & hold;
The ending is 3 steps and hold, so that is the same as a RUMBA AIDA.
EXAMPLES
From 1996 when the dance was still very new.
Extra verbal direction helps the dancers.
Cues by Sue Harris; Feb.2016
Practice [in Hawaii]
cues: Ron Baba source: Snow Jade Bunch
JUST FOR FUN
The ladies attempt to back-lead the gents.
cues: Steve Bradt
CUE SHEET
Cha-Cha Phase IV+2+1
Choreographer: Frank & Gisi Phillips
SEQUENCE: Intro - A B C - A B D - B(8) Int B(9-16) - Ending
Intro - Tandem position,fc LOD, hand on hips Wait 2;; wk cha; Cucaracha R & L;; wk cha; circ cha (Bfly);; Shlder 2 shlder - 2x;;
Part A - Bfly Basic (Fan pos);; stop & go Hockeystick;; Alemana;; Larriat (L hand star);; umbrella trn;;;;
Part B - Bfly 1/2 Basic (wrap); unwrap (Bfly); 1/2 Basic; NYer - 2x;; overtrn spot trn (tandem); spot trn - 2x;;|8 time step; mod cha Box - 2x (OP);;;; X chk rec fc cha; M underarm trn; W underarm trn;
Part C - Bfly Basic;; X-body;; NYer; spot trn; fence line; Whip X;
Part D - Bfly Hand 2 hand 4 (CP); Fox Whisk; PU sd cl; 3step; nat trn 1/2; Impetus (SCP); in & out runs;; thru sd cl (Bfly);
Interlude - tandem knee swivel 4;
Ending - Bfly Aida 3 & hold;