Cha Cha

Probably the most popular Latin dance in the United States, the Cha Cha began as part of the Mambo. It was so easy and so much fun it became the rage of the early 1950s. Its infectious one-two, one-two-three rhythm demands that sitters become dancers.

Cha Cha adds fun to your dancing through its syncopated steps and open movements. When you can dance many combinations with ease, you will be able to feel the pulsating Latin rhythms that make this dance so fascinating.

Characteristics of the Dance

Triple steps (chasses) and rock steps are the basic components of the Cha Cha, and cuban motion is an important aspect of this dance.

Sample Songs

Cha Cha music is written in 4/4 time and may be played over a wide range of tempos. Often in Cha Cha music a rhythmical link can be heard between each measure resulting in an overall rhythm of 1, 2, 3, 4, �and.�

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Marc Anthony