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What is Cha Cha Cha?

• The Cha Cha Cha is one of the most popular of the social Latin-
American dances. It is Lively and flirtatious. It is also full of passion
and energy.
• The Cha Cha Cha is a vibrant, flamboyant and playful dance. The light
and bubbly feel of the Cha Cha Cha gives it a unique sense of fun for
dancers throughout the world.
• The Cha Cha Cha requires small steps and lots of hip motion (Cuban
motion), as it is danced in 4/4 time.
 Health Significance/ Fitness Value of the Form/ Safety Measures & Appropriations

• This dance has has a lot of benefits COORDINATION

namely:
• It is a great cardio workout that also tones
your legs, glutes, and core.
• Dancing as been shown to relieve stress
and even improve your brain health
• Your self-esteem and confidence are sure
to get a boost from dance lessons  • INCREASE YOUR STAMINA AND FLEXIBILITY
• REDUCE STRESS AND TENSION
• INCREASE ENERGY AND IMPROVE
STRENGTH
• INCREASE MUSCLE TONE AND
• LOWER YOUR RISK OF HEART DISEASE
• DECREASE BLOOD PRESSURE AND
CHOLESTEROL
• HELP YOU MANAGE YOUR WEIGHT
• STRENGTHEN THE BONES
• BUILD CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM
• PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET
PEOPLE
• IMPROVED WELLBEING
In dancing cha cha cha there are some things that we need to follow:

• Warm-up before dancing 

• Make sure you have enough space 
• Appropriate footwear for your flooring
• Dance at your own level
Movement Qualities of Cha-cha-cha

• The basic components of the cha-cha are triple

steps and rock steps. Quick, small steps must be
maintained throughout the dance. The
movement of the hips results from the constant
bending and straightening of the knees.
HISTORY OF CHA-CHA-
CHAORIGINATED
ORIGINATED: CUBA
GENRE:BALLROOM DANCE
YEAR:1951
It is danced to the music of same name introduced by
Cuban composer and violinist Enrique Jourin in the
Early‘s 1950’s
CHARACTERISTICS OF CHA-CHA-CHA
The Cha Cha dance is characterized by intricate foot
movement, quick spins, strong hip movement, sharp
action and staccato. (cha-cha-cha) typically danced
during the 4&1 counts of the music. Cuban motion in
Cha Cha is more staccato than Rumba to reflect the
music with emphasis on count 1
 Find A Good Cha Cha Cha Music
•Before starting, it is good to have a Cha-Cha
music available. Remember that once you
pick up a wrong music your whole routine or
performance will be ruined.
Find An Appropriate Outfit
lets get into
Cha cha cha mood,
lets try some
Basic Steps of

Cha cha cha

 Bronze Style for International Cha-cha-cha

• 1 Basic Movements • 7 Side Steps (to Left or Right)

• 2 New York to Left or Right Side • 8 There and Back
Position • 9 Time Steps
• 3 Spot Turns to Left or Right • 10 Fan
• 4 Shoulder to Shoulder (left side or • 11 Alemana
right side)
• 12 Hockey Stick
• 5 Hand to Hand- Right Side Position
• 13 Natural Top
• 6 Three Cha Cha Cha's (forward and
back) • 14 Natural Opening Out Movement
• 15 Closed Hip Twist
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Bronze Style for International Cha-cha-cha