Cha Cha-American Rhythm

What is the Cha Cha?

Beginner

1. Side Basic

2. Offset Breaks

3. Open Break & Underarm Turn

Beginner Cha Cha Combo (1-3)

4. Crossovers

5. Crossbody Lead

Beginner Cha Cha Combination (1-5)

Intermediate

6. Fifth Position Breaks

7. Alternating Underarm Turns

8. Cuddle / Stop & Go

9. Sweetheart

10. Compact Basic

Intermediate Cha Cha Combination (6-10)

Cha Cha Master Demo (1-10)

Beginner Techniques:

• How to Count Cha Cha Music

• Traditional Rock Technique (Beginner)

• How to Move Your Hips for Beginners | Natural Pendulum

• How to Move Your Hips for Beginners | Rotation

• Beginner Overview: 4 Elements of Cha Cha (Quick Tips)

• Body Weight & Position Explained

• What is a Rock Step?

Intermediate/Advanced Techniques:

• Side Basic & Traditional Rock Breakdown

• 3 Different Kinds of Crossover Breaks

• 4 Basic Elements of Cha Cha | In Depth Breakdown

Turn Technique:

• How to Do a 3 Step Turn

• How to Do a Spot Turn in Cha Cha

• What’s a Spiral Turn?

• What’s a Pivot Turn?

• What's a Swivel?

• What's a Spot Turn?

• What’s the Difference Between a 3 Step Turn & Spot Turn?

• How to Spot While Dancing (Practice Drills)

Styling

• Men's Arm Styling | Latin Rhythm Edition

• Cha Cha Arm Styling | Side Basic

• Cha Cha Arm Styling | Open Break Underarm Turn

• Cha Cha Arm Styling | Crossovers

• Cha Cha Arm Styling | 5th Position Breaks

Leading/Following:

• How to Hold Her Hand in an Underarm Turn (Right Edition)

• How to Hold Her Hand in an Underarm Turn (Left Edition)

• What is the Common Center & How to Connect to Your Partner

Dance Positions:

• American Rhythm Dance Position

• What is Shadow Position? | Rhythm Edition

Tips:

• How to Be More Relaxed While Dancing

Line Dances:

• Beginner Cha Cha Line Dance #1

• Intermediate Level Line Dance #1

Bonus Combos:

• Intermediate Steps Combo #1

• Intermediate Cha Cha Combo #2

FAQs:

• How are the American Cha Cha and International Cha Cha Different?

• What’s the Difference Between a Walk Around Turn & a Spot Turn?

• What's the Difference Between American Rhythm & Smooth?

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