HISTORY: Latin rhythm. Originating in Haiti/Cuba. Related to Rumba and Mambo.
The Cha-Cha is a triple Mambo (the Mambo is a fast Rumba).
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CHA 101
For introductory sessions and detailed teach video clips of beginner steps,
link to INTRO TO CHA
For run through demo of the steps list, see the examples below.
Examples of beginner-level Cha steps [Part 1] source: River Valley channel
Examples [Part 2]
CHA 201
Step Lessons on YouTube
Some duplicate displayed video clips in CHA 101: INTRO TO CHA
Lessons [L.Prosser instructions from the J.Miller Channel]
Click to link out to YouTube video.
BASIC, WALK, CIRCLE Cha Exercise
HALF BASIC, UNDERARM TURN, LARIAT
Sample
Chase Peekaboo Double
Lesson 1 Drill
Volare II (simplified from Volare III)
Practice session.
CAUTION: A NEW-YORKER is danced in error when TIME STEP is cued.
REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 8
Axel F
Lesson 16
Y.M.C.A.
Lesson 19
Volare III
Lesson 23
Beach Party Cha
Need to build special Website Workshop Page
For now, see the several selections displayed on BEACH PARTY Page
Lesson 27
Black Horse and Cherry Tree
ADVANCED PHASES
Lessons
CUBANS Demo
by Song Title
Copacabana
-- First dance-thru
Dance with the Devil
CUE SHEET (includes Head Cues on page 4)
- Dance with the Devil; The Hurds (showcase demo)
Folsom Prison Blues
See the "Folsom Prison" Page
Ob-La-Di <-- Dan & Allison will teach this at the July 31, 2016 dance party at Murphy Park.
- Ob-La-Di cue: J.Toll (class)
- Ob-La-Di cue: L.Prosser (hoedown)
Pontoon
Go to the detailed lesson page: PONTOON Lesson
by Song Title
FOLSOM PRISON BLUES
See the "Folsom Prison" Page
-- SAND STEP Teach Demo source: J.Miller channel
STREET TALK
- Exercise