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Cha Cha Cha

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Introduction to Cha Cha Cha

General Information The Cha Cha Cha is a development from the Mambo, originally a

Haitian dance which migrated through Cuba to the United States in the late 1940’s. There are three forms of Mambo, single, double, and triple. The triple has five steps to the measure, and it is this form of the Mambo that evolved into the Cha Cha Cha. It has been suggested that the name Cha Cha Cha was derived from imitating the sound of the "shoes" of the Cuban women when dancing the triple or chassé steps.

The Cha Cha Cha also has close ties to the Rumba in fact the English considered the Mambo as a fast version of the Rumba. All three forms of dance originated as Haitian dances and consequently many of the named figures were common for the three forms of dance and were varied mainly in the number of steps being danced and the tempo of the music. The Rumba was first introduced in the United States in the 1930's and in England in the late 1940's. What has become the Cha Cha Cha was recognized by the English in the early 1950's and characterized at that time as a Rumba danced with extra steps. Walter Laird (IDTA) is recognized as the first person to standardize and publish figures of Latin Dancing. The publication included the Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Paso Doble, and the Jive.

Musical Timing The time signature for Cha Cha Cha is 4/4, with a normal tempo range of

28 - 34 measures per minute. Five steps are normally taken to each measure of music using a rhythm of 1, 1, 1/2, 1/2, 1. This is interpreted as whole beat, whole-beat, half-beat, half-beat, whole beat. In authentic music a very definite rhythmical beat is heard in each measure with the second beat being accented resulting in an overall rhythm of 1, 2, 3, 4/&, 1, 2, 3, 4/&, 1, etc. This would have the dancers normally taking their steps on beats 2, 3, 4/&, 1. This is the step timing used by ballroom dancers and in most competitive dancing. In Round Dancing it seams easier for the dancers to recognize the first beat of a measure, therefore dancing a step timing of 1, 2, 3/&, 4. Because most Round Dancers prefer the step timing beginning on the one beat, this manual will be written to that timing. If using this timing, the dancer must remain true to the timing of each step to keep the proper feel or "flavor" of the Dance. It is very easy to "slop" the chassé timing and accomplish the three steps over both whole beats. Remember it is Cha/Cha Cha not Cha Cha Cha. The first two steps of the Chassé are 1/2 beats. The last step is a whole beat. This is true whether danced on the first or second beat, which is occasionally used by Round Dance choreographers. Occasionally routines use Guapacha timing (pronounced whappacha). Guapacha timing is a variation of normal timing and is usually only included in some higher level routines. The time value is to hold the first beat and take the first two steps of a figure on the second beat, e.g., hold, &/2, 3/&, 4. This timing lends itself to certain figures such as the Time Step or Cross Basic.

Footwork Most steps are taken with pressure on the ball of the foot and as weight is taken

the heel is lowered to the floor. The primary difference between American style and International style Cha Cha Cha is the knee action on the whole beats and the chassés. There is more bending of the knee, and the heel is raised farther off the floor in American style Cha Cha Cha than in International style. There is a slight bending of the knee in International style, however it almost appears that the dancers are stepping onto a straight leg. Also on the back break the dancers hold the forward leg almost straight in International style and allow it to bend in American Style. As the dancer lowers weight to the heel, the weighted leg straightens. As the weight releases from the opposite foot, the hips move softly sideways in the direction of the weighted foot. This is not a forced sideways action. It should

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only be the natural movement sideways of the hips caused by straightening of the leg and the starting of movement to the other foot. The farthest displacement of the hip is when you are about to take weight on the next step. Any variations to this general principle will be explained in the figure descriptions. The lengths of the step are relatively small, allowing the body to be comfortably moved over the weighted foot. If the steps taken are too long, loss of balance will often occur, especially on turning steps. Generally steps one, two and five will be of the same length and steps three and four will be only half as long, as they use only half beats. Normally keeping the weight forward with the hips pulled back will enable the ball flat action. The toeing out of the feet will allow better balance control.

Dance Position Closed Dance Position - Stand facing partner about six inches apart. The man's right hand will be on the lady's left shoulder blade. The lady's left arm will be on the man's right arm. Join the man's left and the lady's right hands at about the man's eye level. If viewed from the top down, the dancers' arms should almost make a circle. Unlike in the smooth rhythms there will be little or no offset or exaggerated top line. The dancers should be nearly eye to eye. Open Facing position – Man’s right and lady’s left hands joined with the elbows bent and tucked in towards the waist. The joined hands will thus be at waist level. Both dancers should "push" very slightly toward one another with these joined hands to create a feeling of being "connected" so the lady can receive the man's lead. Left Open Facing position – Man’s left and lady’s right hands joined with the elbows bent and tucked in towards the waist. The joined hands will thus be at waist level. Both dancers should "push" very slightly toward one another with these joined hands to create a feeling of being "connected" so the lady can receive the man's lead.

Other dance positions will be explained in the descriptions of the figures as necessary. The important thing to remember in any position with a handhold is to maintain the “connection”. This is so the dancers can move together, so to speak, even when they are apart and accomplishing different foot patterns.

Hand and Arm Positions A “rule of thumb” is that the free hand is held in close to the

body when the couple are close to each other and out and slightly up when the couple are in any of the open positions. The lady’s hand and arms are generally used with more expression, some might even say seductively, whereas the man’s are more subtle. Personal interpretation or feeling is a good guide; the actions should look and feel natural to the dancer and not detract from the figure. There should, however, be some hand and arm movement with most figures to fulfill the "nature" of the dance. Hand and arm actions will be included in some figure descriptions when considered common to the figure.

The Cha Cha Cha Chassé In its basic form this figure consists of three steps, danced on

counts 1&2 or 3&4. There are six basic directions of the chassé, side to left, side to right, forward (left foot), forward (right foot), backward (left foot), and backward (right foot). Each form of the chassé will be detailed in the charts that follow. The chassé may be taken with or without turn in any forward, backward, or sideways direction. It may also remain on the spot. An alternate form of the chassé utilizes the Latin Cross and may be danced by the man, lady or both when dancing forward or backward. This action adds a slight crossing of the moving foot on the "&" count. When moving forward the toe of the back foot is placed near the heel of the front foot, with the toe turned out. The knee of the back foot will tuck behind the knee of the forward foot. The footwork on the forward chassé would be ball-flat, ball, ball-flat.


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When moving backward, the instep of the front foot is placed near the toe of the back foot [half-crossed], with the toe turned out. The knee of the front foot will close to the knee of the back foot. The footwork on the backward chassé would be ball, ball-flat, ball-flat. Other types of the chassé are the Rondé Chassé and the use of three steps of a Cuban Break. The different chassés will be described with technique, individually, on the following pages. They will be included with each figure description in which they are commonly used; however, they will not be described in the detail they are here in the introduction. If more than one type of chassé can be used with any figure only one will be noted in the body of the figure description. The others will be noted in the "General Notes".


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Chassé to the Right 1/2 measure - 1&2 or 3&4 Level of Difficulty 2

MAN CP fcng WALL - sd R/cl L almost to R, sd R,

LADY CP fcng COH - sd L/cl R almost to L, sd L,

MAN & LADY (Lady opposite) Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

WALL

sd R

nil

BF

knee sltly bent and hips strtg to move to the R - half sized stp using 1/2 beat

2

&

-

almost cl L to R

-

BF

both knees sltly bent & hips undr bdy - half sized stp using 1/2 beat

3

2

-

sd R

-

BF

sd Chassé to the R

both knees strtg and hips to the R - full stp

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION

MAN & LADY (Lady opposite) Start in Closed Position facing the WALL. [Step 1.] Side on the right foot, ball-flat. The leg will start to straighten and the hips will start to move to the right. The length of the step should be half that of the normal step. [Step 2.] The left foot will almost close to the right foot, ball flat. Both knees should be slightly bent and the hips should be directly under the body. Do not try to close the feet as there is not time when only a half beat of music is available. [Step 3.] Side on the right foot, ball-flat. Allow the right leg to straighten fully and the hips to move strongly to the right. The left leg should be straight also.

GENERAL NOTES

The Chassé to the Right may also be danced in Butterfly position, Open position, Left Open position and without hands joined. The direction stated above is only to describe the figure. The figure may be danced facing any direction. The Chassé may be repeated in a single measure with timing 1&2 3&4 by man and lady interchanging footwork and direction between the 1&2 and 3&4. The Chassé to the Right is used in the last half of the Back Basic and similar figures started with man’s R (lady’s L) foot as steps 3&4.


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Chassé to the Left 1/2 measure - 1&2 or 3&4 Level of Difficulty 2

MAN CP fcng the WALL - sd L/cl R almost to L, sd L,

LADY CP fcng the COH - sd R/cl L almost to R, sd R,

MAN & LADY (Lady opposite) Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

WALL

sd L

nil

BF

knee sltly bent and hips strtg to move to the L - half sized stp using 1/2 beat

2

&

-

almost cl R to L

-

BF

both knees sltly bent & hips undr bdy - half sized stp using 1/2 beat

3

2

-

sd L

-

BF

sd chassé to the L

both knees strtg and hips to the L - full stp


MAN & LADY (Lady opposite) Start in Closed Position facing the WALL. [Step 1.] Side on the left foot, ball-flat. The leg will start to straighten and the hips will start to move to the left. The length of the step should be half that of the normal step. [Step 2.] The right foot will almost close to the left foot, ball-flat. Both knees should be slightly bent and the hips should be directly under the body. Do not try to close the feet as there is not time when only a half beat of music is available. [Step 3.] Side on the left foot, ball-flat. Allow the left leg to straighten fully and the hips to move strongly to the left. The right leg should be straight also.

GENERAL NOTES

The Chassé to the Left may also be danced in Butterfly position, Open position, Left Open position and without hands joined. The direction stated above is only to describe the figure. The figure may be danced facing any direction. The chassé may be repeated in a single measure with timing 1&2 3&4 by man and lady interchanging footwork and direction between the 1&2 and 3&4. The Chassé to the Left is used last half of the Forward Basic and similar figures started with man’s L (lady’s R) foot as steps 3&4.


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Forward Chassé (Right Foot)

Backward Chassé (Left foot) * See General Notes

1/2 measure - 1&2 or 3&4 Level of Difficulty 2

MAN LOP fcg LOD - fwd R/XLIB of R, fwd R,

LADY LOP fcg RLOD - bk L/XRIF of L, bk L,

MAN Step #

Timing Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

LOD

fwd R

nil

BF

R shldr ldng - R T trnd out and knee sltly bent with hips mvng to the R

2

&

-

L T bk of R H

-

B

maint bdy pos - L T trnd out pl near H of R, both knees sltly bent with hips undr bdy

3

2

-

fwd R

-

BF

fwd Chassé

R shldr ldng - R T trnd out with leg strgtng & hips mvng strongly to R

LADY

Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

RLOD

bk L

nil

B

R shldr ldng - L T trnd out and knee sltly bent with hips mvng to the L

2

&

-

R 1/2 crossed in front of L

-

BF

maint bdy pos - R T trnd out instep to T of L, both knees sltly bent with hips undr bdy

3

2

-

bk L

-

BF

bwd Chassé

R shldr ldng – L T trnd out with leg strgtng & hips mvng strongly to L


MAN Start in LOP facing LOD. [Step 1.] With the right shoulder leading, step forward with the right foot, toeing out, ball-flat. The right leg will not fully straighten. The hips will move to the right slightly. [Step 2.] Place the left foot near the heel of the right foot (Latin Cross), toeing out, ball-flat. Left knee tucked behind the right, both knees will be slightly bent and the hips will be directly under the body. [Step 3.] With a right shoulder leading, forward on the right foot, toeing out, ball-flat. The right leg will straighten, and the hips will move strongly to the right. The left knee will flex, releasing the heel from the floor.

LADY Start in LOP facing RLOD. [Step 1.] With the right shoulder leading, step back with the left foot, toeing out, ball-flat. The left leg will not fully straighten. The hips will move to the left slightly. [Step 2.] Stepping on the ball of the right foot, place the instep near the toe


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of the left foot (Latin Cross), toeing out. Left knee closed to front of right knee, both slightly bent. Tips will be directly under the body. [Step 3.] With a right shoulder leading, back on the left foot, toeing out, ball-flat. The left leg will straighten, and the hips will move strongly to the left. The right knee will flex, slightly releasing the right heel from the floor.

GENERAL NOTES

As described, this figure is also called the Chassé Lock or Cha Cha Lock.

The foot action on step two is the Latin Cross, a lock step; however, the feet do not lock at the ankle as in the Quickstep, for example. The cross is when the feet cross each other's line of movement.

In it’s basic or simplest form, step 2 (man & lady) of the Forward Chassé would be a half-closing step, the Latin Cross would not be used.

The Forward Chassé (Right Foot) may also be danced in Butterfly position, Open position, Left Open position and without hands joined. The direction stated above is only to describe the figure. The figure may be danced facing any direction. The Forward Chassé (Right Foot) may be danced as steps 8, 9, 10 of the Open Basic [Basic Movement from Open Facing Position] or as steps 3, 4, 5 of figures started with man’s R (lady’s L) foot.

When the Forward Chassé (Right Foot) is danced in a facing position the lady is dancing the man’s footwork for the Backward Chassé (Left Foot). To dance the Backward Chassé (Left Foot) we need only to reverse the positions of the man and lady such that the man is backing, as described briefly below.

Backward Chassé (Left foot)

1/2 measure – 1&2 or 3&4 Level of Difficulty 2

MAN LOP facing RLOD, backing LOD - Dance the lady’s part of the Forward Chassé (Right Foot).

LADY LOP facing LOD, forward LOD - Dance the man’s part of the Forward Chassé (Right Foot)

GENERAL NOTES

In it’s basic or simplest form, step 2 (man & lady) of the Backward Chassé would be a half-closing step, the Latin Cross would not be used. The Backward Chassé (Left Foot) may also be danced in Butterfly position, Open position, Left Open position and without hands joined. The direction stated above is only to describe the figure. The figure may be danced facing any direction. Either form of the Backward Chassé (Left Foot) may be danced as steps 3, 4, 5 of the Open Basic [Basic Movement from Open Facing Position] or as steps 3, 4, 5 of many figures started with man’s L (lady’s R) foot.


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Forward Chassé (Left Foot)

Backward Chassé (Right Foot) * See General Notes


MAN LOP fcg LOD - fwd L/XRIB of L, fwd L,

LADY LOP fcg RLOD - bk R/XLIF of R, bk R,

MAN Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

LOD

fwd L

nil

BF

L shldr ldng - L T trnd out and knee sltly bent with hips mvng to the L

2

&

-

R T bk of L H

-

B

maint bdy pos - R T trnd out pl near H of L, both knees sltly bent with hips undr bdy

3

2

-

fwd L

-

BF

fwd Chassé

L shldr ldng - L T trnd out with leg strgtng & hips mvng strongly to L

LADY

Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

RLOD

bk R

nil

B

L shldr ldng - R T trnd out and knee sltly bent with hips mvng to the R

2

&

-

L 1/2 crossed in front of R

-

BF

maint bdy pos - L T trnd out instep to T of R, both knees sltly bent with hips undr bdy

3

2

-

bk R

-

BF

bwd Chassé

L shldr ldng – R T trnd out with leg strgtng & hips mvng strongly to R


MAN Start in LOP facing LOD. [Step 1.] With the left shoulder leading, step forward with the left foot, toeing out, ball-flat. The left leg will not fully straighten. The hips will move to the left slightly. [Step 2.] Place the right foot near the heel of the left foot (Latin Cross), toeing out, ball-flat. Right knee tucked behind the left, both knees will be slightly bent and the hips will be directly under the body. [Step 3.] With a left shoulder leading, forward on the left foot, toeing out, ball-flat. The left leg will straighten, and the hips will move strongly to the left. The right knee will flex, releasing the heel from the floor.

LADY


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Start in LOP facing RLOD. [Step 1.] With the left shoulder leading, step back with the right foot, toeing out, ball-flat. The right leg will not fully straighten. The hips will move to the right slightly. [Step 2.] Stepping on the ball of the left foot, place the instep near the toe of the right foot (Latin Cross), toeing out. Right knee closed to front of left knee, both slightly bent. Hips will be directly under the body. [Step 3.] With a left shoulder leading, back on the right foot, toeing out, ball-flat. The right leg will straighten, and the hips will move strongly to the right. The left knee will flex, slightly releasing the heel from the floor.

GENERAL NOTES

As described, this figure is also called the Chassé Lock or Cha Cha Lock.

The foot action on step two is the Latin Cross, a lock step; however, the feet do not lock at the ankle as in the Quickstep, for example. The cross is when the feet cross each other's line of movement.

In it’s basic or simplest form, step 2 (man & lady) of the Forward Chassé would be a half-closing step, the Latin Cross would not be used.

Chassé may also be danced in Butterfly position, Open position, Left Open position and without hands joined. The direction stated above is only to describe the figure. The figure may be danced facing any direction. The Forward Chassé (Left Foot) may be danced as steps 3, 4, 5 of the Open Basic [Basic Movement from Open Facing Position] or as steps 3, 4, 5 of figures started with man’s L (lady’s R) foot.

When the Forward Chassé (Left Foot) is danced in a facing position the lady is dancing the man’s footwork for the Backward Chassé (Right Foot). To dance the Backward Chassé (Right Foot) we need only to reverse the positions of the man and lady such that the man is backing, as described briefly below.

Backward Chassé (Right Foot)

1/2 measure – 1& 2 or 3&4 Level of Difficulty 2

MAN LOP facing RLOD, backing LOD - Dance the lady’s part of the Forward Chassé (Left Foot)

LADY LOP facing LOD, forward LOD - Dance the man’s part of the Forward Chassé (Left Foot)

GENERAL NOTES

In it’s basic or simplest form, step 2 (man & lady) of the Backward Chassé would be a half-closing step, the Latin Cross would not be used. The Backward Chassé (Right Foot) may also be danced in Butterfly position, Open position, Left Open position and without hands joined. The direction stated above is only to describe the figure. The figure may be danced facing any direction. Either form of the Backward Chassé (Right Foot) may be danced as steps 3, 4, 5 of the Aida.


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Rondé Chassé


MAN Any pos fcng any direction - XLIBR/sd R sml stp, sd L,

MAN

Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

any

Rondé L bhnd R

nil

BF

L foot ends in a Latin cross pos with hips undr body

2

&

-

sd R sml

stp

-

F

hips to R

3

2

-

sd L

-

BF

Rondé Chassé

left leg strgtens with hips strongly to L - R leg also strgt


MAN Start in any position facing any direction. [Step 1.] Cross left foot behind right using a slight Rondé action, left knee tucked behind right knee, left knee compressed [right knee slightly compressed]. The left foot ends in a Latin Cross position behind the right foot, ball-flat. The hips will move slightly to the left. [Step 2.] Step side on right foot, using a very small step, to flat of foot, almost like closing to the left foot. The right hip will be to right side, full weight. [Step 3.] Step side with the left foot, straightening the leg, ball-flat. The hips will move strongly to the left and the right leg will also straighten.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure is almost exclusively danced by the man. The more experienced dancer will use the Rondé Chassé as an option to replace a Left Chassé.


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Hip Twist Chassé


MAN & LADY *See General Notes WALL for man, COH for lady - fwd R XIFL/cl L to R, sd R,

MAN

Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

WALL

fwd R XIFL

1/4 LF

TF

delayed fwd walk well acrs body

hips twist to L – L knee compressed, R knee slightly compressed

2

&

-

cl L to R

F

both knees compressed, hips central

3

2

-

sd R

1/4 RF

BF

knees strgt, hips to R

LADY Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn


Lead/Technique

1

1

COH

fwd R XIFL

1/4 LF

TF

delayed fwd walk well acrs body

hips twist to L – L knee compressed, R knee slightly compressed

2

&

-

cl L to R

F

both knees compressed, hips central

3

2

-

sd R

1/4 RF

BF

knees strgt, hips to R


MAN & LADY [Step 1.] Step forward and across the left leg with the right foot. The knee will be bent or compressed. The foot placement is toe-flat and the hips will start to move to the right. [Step 2.] Close the left foot to the right, ball-flat. Both knees will be compressed and keep the hips under the body. [Step 3.] Step side with the right foot, ball-flat. The knee will straighten and the hips will move to the right. The left leg should be straight also.

GENERAL NOTES

MAN The Hip Twist Chassé may be used to replace any Chassé to the right.

LADY The Hip Twist Chassé may be used for steps 3, 4, 5 of the Closed Hip Twist however the amount of turn will be slightly greater.

Cha Cha Cha Table of Contents

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Introduction ……………………………………………..… CH-Int-1

Advanced Alemana ……………………………………………..… CH-37

Advanced Hip Twist ……………………………………………..… CH-32

Advanced Sliding Door ……………………………………………..… CH-31

Aida ……………………………………………..… CH-12

Alemana Turn (from Fan) ……………………………………………..… CH-10

Alemana Turn (from Opn Fcg Pos.) ……………………………………………..… CH-20

Back Basic.(Notes) ……………………………………………..… CH-01

Backward Chassé ……………………………………………..… CH-Int

Basic Movement (Forward & Back Basic) ……………………………………………..… CH-01

Basic Movement (from Opn Fcg Pos.) ……………………………………………..… CH-19

Chase ……………………………………………..… CH-13

Chassé to the Left ……………………………………………..… CH-Int

Chassé to the Right ……………………………………………..… CH-Int

Check in Counter Promenade ……………………………………………..… CH-03

Closed Hip Twist ……………………………………………..… CH-18

Continuous Natural Top ……………………………………………..… CH-35

Crab Walks ……………………………………………..… CH-14

Cross Basic ……………………………………………..… CH-29

Cross Body ……………………………………………..… CH-28

Cuban Breaks ……………………………………………..… CH-15

Cucaracha ……………………………………………..… CH-11

Cuddle (see General Notes) ……………………………………………..… CH-25

Curl (to Fan) ……………………………………………..… CH-40

Fan ……………………………………………..… CH-02

Fencing Line (aka - Fence Line) ……………………………………………..… CH-21

Forward (L) & Backward (R) Chassé ……………………………………………..… CH-Int

Forward (R) & Backward (L) Chassé ……………………………………………..… CH-Int

Forward Chassé ……………………………………………..… CH-Int

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Full Natural Top ……………………………………………..… CH-34

Full Reverse Top ……………………………………………..… CH-38

Hand to Hand ……………………………………………..… CH-07

Hip Twist Chassé ……………………………………………..… CH-Int

Hockey Stick ……………………………………………..… CH-09

Lariat ……………………………………………..… CH-23

Natural Opening Out (to Right) ……………………………………………..… CH-25

Natural Top ……………………………………………..… CH-34

New Yorker ……………………………………………..… CH-03

Open Break ……………………………………………..… CH-06

Open Hip Twist ……………………………………………..… CH-17

Opening Out (to Right and Left) ……………………………………………..… CH-25

Reverse Top ……………………………………………..… CH-38

Reverse Underarm Turn ……………………………………………..… CH-27

Rondé Chassé ……………………………………………..… CH-Int

Rope Spin (see General Notes) ……………………………………………..… CH-23

Shoulder to Shoulder ……………………………………………..… CH-08

Spiral (to Fan) ……………………………………………..… CH-39

Split Cuban Breaks ……………………………………………..… CH-16

Spot Turn ……………………………………………..… CH-04

Stop & Go Hockey Stick ……………………………………………..… CH-36

Sweetheart ……………………………………………..… CH-24

Three Cha Cha Chas ……………………………………………..… CH-30

Time Step ……………………………………………..… CH-05

Turkish Towel ……………………………………………..… CH-33

Underarm Turn ……………………………………………..… CH-26

Whip Turn ……………………………………………..… CH-22

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Advanced Alemana 2 measures - 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 7

MAN

Left Open Facing Position fcng WL - Fwd L, rec to R, sd L trng RF/cl R, sd L cont RF trn; XRIB, sd L, cl R to L/sd L to R, sd R;

LADY Left Open Facing Position fcng COH - Bk R, rec L, fwd R/lk LIBR, fwd R trng RF; fwd L trng RF, fwd R trng RF, fwd L trng RF/cl R, sd L;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

WALL

fwd L

nil

BF

ck fwd walk

retract ld hnds at end of step to start lady’s rec

2

2

-

rec to R

-

BF

replace wt maintain lead hand hold

3

3

-

sd L

BF

4

&

-

cl R to L

BF

5

4

-

sd L

1/4 RF across steps

3 - 5

BF

chassé left trng RF

raise ld hnds to signal lady to begin trng to the right

6

1

RLOD

XRIB

BF

7 2 - sd L

1/4 RF across steps

6 & 7 BF

8 3 COH cl R to L - BF

9 & - sd L slt RF BF

lady turns under raised hnds to complete RF underarm turn

10 4 - sd R sml step

- BF

compact chassé – slt RF trn

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1 COH bk R nil BF ck bk walk

2 2 rec L - BF fwd walk

3 3 - fwd R BF start RF turn

4 & - lk LIBR T latin cross

5

4

-

fwd R

3/8 RF acrs stp

3 – 5 BF

fwd chassé trng RF

start RF turn under joined hands

Advanced Alemana (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH – Fig 37 - 129

S#6 2002

6 1 DLW L fwd 1/2 RF OE of T then F

fwd walk turning

step then swivel RF

7 2 DRC fwd R 3/8 RF BF fwd walk turning

step then swivel RF

8 3 LOD L fwd BF

9 & - cl R

1/4 RF acrs stp

8 & 9

T

10 4 WL EO10

sd L - BF

fwd chassé trng RF

finish turn to face man between steps 9 & 10


MAN

Start in Left Open Facing Position, facing the wall. [Step 1.] Step forward with the left foot, checking movement, ball-flat. [Step 2.] Recover to the right foot, ball-flat leading lady to recover. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Chassé left turning right face. On the last step of the chassé raise the left hand and arm to lead the lady's right face Under Arm Turn. [Step 6.] Cross the right foot behind the left, turning right face, ball-flat. Continue to lead lady’s underarm turn. [Step 7.] Step to the side on the left foot, turning right face, ball-flat. Keep the joined hands and arms raised. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Chassé, almost on the spot, turning to the right as close right foot to the left foot, side on left (small step) with slight right face turn, and end with a small step to the side on the right foot as the lady completes her turn. Position the joined hands and arms to prepare for the next figure.

LADY Start in Left Open Facing Position, facing COH. [Step 1.] Step back the right foot, checking movement, ball-flat. Keep the poise forward. [Step 2.] Recover to the left foot, ball-flat. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Chassé forward (R/L, R), turning right face. On the last step the man will raise the lead hands and arms to start a right face underarm turn. [Step 6.] Step forward on the ball of the left foot, slightly across the body, then swivel right face completing a 1/2 right face turn, ball then flat. The outside edge of the toe will remain in contact with the floor. When the turn is completed, the left foot will end back. [Step 7.] Step forward on the ball of the right foot, then swivel right face completing a 3/8 right face turn, ball then flat. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Chassé forward (L/R, L) to finish a 1/4 right face turn to end facing the wall. The hands and arms will reposition for the next figure.

GENERAL NOTES

The man completes 1/2 RF turn while the lady completes 1 1/2 right face turn across the 10 steps.

Cha Cha Cha

CH – Fig 32 - 112 S#5 2001

Advanced Hip Twist (with Fan ending) 2 Measures - 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 7

MAN

CP fcg WALL - fwd L, rec R, bk L/cl R, bk L; bk R, rec L, sd R/cl L, sd R;

LADY

CP fcg COH - bk R trng 1/2 RF, rec L trng 5/8 LF, fwd R/cl L, fwd R; XLIF, fwd R trng LF RLOD, bk L/cl R, bk L;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

WALL

fwd L

1/8 RF

BF

ckd fwd walk

L leg strgt

2

2 DRW

rec R

1/8 LF

BF

rep wgt

rec in pl with strgt R leg

3

3 WALL

bk L

nil

F

almost cl L to R

4

&

-

half cl R to L -

BF

lwr L arm to hip level - late on this stp

5 4 -

bk L to heel of R -

B then F

bk chassé

with delayed wt chg on step 5

brace arm & hand for strong L sd lead assisting lady to hip twist as move to F of foot

6

1

-

bk R

-

BF

ckd bwd walk

lead lady to Fan pos

7

2

-

rec L

-

BF

rep wgt

L arm to L sd retracted

8

3

-

sd R

-

BF

9

&

-

half cl L to R

-

BF

10

4

-

sd R

-

BF

chassé to the R

sml chassé maint L sd lead end with L arm to L sd sltly retracted

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

COH

bk R

1/2 RF

BF

ckd bwd walk swvl trn on L to stp bk on R

2

2

DLW

rec L

BF

rep wgt

3 3 COH fwd R BF

4

&

DRC

half cl L to R

5/8 LF

B

rec strgt LF swvl trn – turn up to 5/8 LF arcs stps 2, 3, 4 w/most of trn on step 2 - fwd bdy poise on stp 4 –

5 4 DRC to end LOD fwd R 3/8 RF BF

fwd chassé lock

qkly trn lwr part of bdy 3/8 RF (Hip Twist) on stp 5

6

1

LOD

fwd L X body 1/8 LF

B then F

delayed fwd walk

swvl on R as sml stp fwd is taken twd L sd of man

7

2

LOD to RLOD

fwd R end bk 1/2 LF

BF

fwd walk

trng

as wgt is taken on B of ft trn LF to end bkng

Advanced Hip Twist (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH – Fig 32 - 113 S#5 2001

8

3

RLOD

bk L nil

BF

L shldr ldg - L T trnd out knee sltly flexed with hips mvng to the L

9 & - half cl R

to L - BF

bk chassé lock

maint bdy pos - XRIFL (Latin Cross) both knees sltly flexed with hips under body

10

4

to end DRW

sd L

-

BF

L shldr ldg - hips mvng to L, L leg strgtng - end in Fan pos


MAN

Start in Closed Dance Position facing the wall. [Step 1.] Moving forward through the body step forward left foot turning body up to 1/8 RF, ball/flat, checking forward movement. The left arm should lower indicating for the lady to turn more. [Step 2.] Replace the weight onto the right foot, ball/flat and lead lady to the right side across steps 2 and 3. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Dance a back Chassé Left/right left. Lower left arm to hip height late on step 4. As weight is taken to the flat of foot on step 5 the left arm must be held firm so that the lady can use it to aid in her hip twist. [Step 6.] Step back on the right foot, checking the movement, ball/flat, commence to lead lady to Fan position. [Step 7.] Toeing out replace the weight forward onto the left foot, ball/flat. Retain firm left side lead to prevent the lady from over travel as she continues moving to Fan position. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] With the right leg moving side and slightly forward, dance a Right Chassé using small steps to avoid over extension of left arm and hand.

LADY

Start in Closed Dance Position facing center of the hall. [Step 1.] Retain firm right arm and hand connection with man’s left arm and hand to assist in a strong turn to the right on the left foot ending back on the right foot ball/flat turning up to 1/2 right face. The left leg will remain forward. [Step 2.] Toeing out, replace the weight onto the left foot, swivel turn up to 5/8 left face, ball/flat, across steps 2, 3, and 4. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] With the right foot moving forward, Chassé Lock toward man’s right side. End with weight well forward on the right foot on step 5. Between step 5 and 6 using the man’s firm left arm and hand, swivel lower body up to 3/8 right face (Hip Twist - shoulders turn less). Left foot should be close to the right foot as Hip Twist is done. [Step 6.] Step forward toward LOD on the left foot, ball/flat. [Step 7.] Step forward on the ball of the right foot then turn left face to end facing the man with right foot back and lower to the right heel. The left leg will be forward toward the man. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Back Chassé Lock LRL shaping to the left on the last step.

GENERAL NOTES

The figure is frequently danced using handshake on steps 1 thru 5, changing to normal lead hands between steps 5 and 6. The man may dance the Rondé Chassé [see Introduction Section] on steps 3,4,5; this variation is frequently used in combination with the handshake hold for steps 1 thru 5.

The figure may be ended in open or closed dance positions by the man turning to the left (following the lady) on steps 7 through 10. If ended in open or closed position then the man’s steps 8 thru 10 would normally be a forward Chassé Lock (Cha Cha Lock).

Use foot, leg, and hip action as described in Introduction Section of Cha Cha Cha.

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Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 31 - 109 S#5 2001

Advanced Sliding Door 2 Measures – 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 6

MAN Skaters fcg LOD – Sd & fwd L, rec R, XLIB/cl R, sd L; depress on L pt R sd & bk lng ln, rec L, cl R/sd L, cl R;

LADY Skaters fcg LOD – Sd & bk R, rec L, XRIF/sd L, cl R; sd L lng ln, rec R, XLIB/sd R, cl L;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Directions

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

LOD

sd & fwd

L

1/8 RF bdy trn

BF

Checked fwd wlk

Lead lady to stp bk thru tension in both arms

2

2

DLW

rec R

1/8 LF bdy trn

BF

3

3

LOD

XLIB

nil

BF

4

&

"

cl R

-

F

5

4

"

sd L

-

BF

Rondé Chassé

Slight Rondé action –small steps almost in place - lead lady to pass in frnt of M thru tension in both arms

6

1

“

depress

on L

1/4 LF bdy trn

BF

Lead lady to stp sd L thru tension in both arms, pt R ft sd & bk

7

2

COH

rec L

BF

Left lunge line

8

3

LOD

cl R

1/4 RF bdy trn

acrs stps 7& 8

BF

Lead lady from L sd to R sd, pass in front of M, thru tension in both arms

9

&

“

sd L

BF

10

4

"

cl R

-

BF

In place Chassé

Advanced Sliding Door (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 31 - 110 S#5 2001

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Directions

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

LOD

sd & bk

R

1/8 RF bdy trn

BF

Checked bk wlk

2

2

DLW

rec L

1/8 LF bdy trn

BF

Prepare to chg sds in front of M

3

3

LOD

XRIF

nil

BF

4

&

“

sd L

-

BF

5

4

“

cl R

-

BF

In place Chassé

6

1

“

sd L

1/4 LF bdy trn

BF

Otsd ptnr on his L sd

7

2

COH

rec R

BF

Left lunge line

8

3

LOD

XLIB

1/4 RF bdy trn

acrs stps 7 & 8

BF

Prepare to chg sds in front of M

9

&

“

sd R

-

BF

10

4

“

cl L

-

BF

In place Chassé Lock

Slightly otsd ptnr on his R sd

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Skaters facing LOD with left-left hands joined and right hand at lady’s shoulder blade. [Step 1.] Cucaracha action is used on the first two steps. Step side & forward on left foot, pressure step. Turning upper body right face leading lady to step back. [Step 2.] Replace the weight onto the right foot, ball/flat. Return upper body to starting alignment as lead lady to recover. [Step 3.] Cross left foot in back of right ball/flat with slight Rondé action. Lead lady to step in front, nearly tandem position. [Step 4.] Close right foot to left, ball/flat. [Step 5.] Step side left, small step, ball/flat. [Step 6.] Left Lunge Line. Depress into left leg extend right foot to side and slightly back with inside edge of foot in contact with the floor. Turning upper body left face, lead lady into left lunge line also with slight pressure on her right shoulder. [Step 7.] Recover onto the left foot while leading the lady to return to her right foot. Return upper body to starting alignment across steps 7 and 8. [Step 8.] Close right foot to left. [Step 9.] Step side on left foot, small step, ball/flat. [Step 10.] Close right foot to left, ball/flat, returning to starting position.


CH - Fig 31 - 111 S#5 2001

LADY Start in Skaters facing LOD right arm extended to side. [Step 1.] Cucaracha action is used on the first two steps. Step side and back on right foot, ball/flat, outside partner right side. [Step 2.] Replace the weight onto the left foot, ball/flat. [Step 3.] Cross right foot in front of left, small step ball/flat, now in front of partner. [Step 4.] Step side on the left foot, small step, ball/flat. [Step 5.] Close the right foot to the left, ball/flat. [Step 6.] Left Lunge Line. Step side on the left foot and depress into left leg turning upper body left face. [Step 7.] Recover to the right foot, ball/flat, turning body right face. [Step 8.] Cross left foot in back of right, small step ball/flat. [Step 8.] Step side on the right foot, small step. [Step 8.] Close the left foot to right, ball/flat, returning to starting position.

GENERAL NOTES Step 8 (lady) may be danced by crossing the left foot in front of right. The decision is usually based upon the amount of turn made on the prior step and the relative closeness of the couple. The Sliding Door may be danced from any initial alignment and is often repeated in contemporary choreography. Use foot, leg and hip Technique as described in the Introduction.

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CH - Fig 31 - 112 S#5 2001

Cha Cha Cha

CH Fig - 12 - 49

Aida 1 measure - 123&4 Level of Difficulty 5

MAN OP Fcng w/lead hands joined fcng wall - trng 1/4 RF bk R, trng RF 1/8 bk L, bk R/plc LIFR, bk R;

LADY OP Fcng w/ lead hands joined fcng COH - trn 1/4 LF bk L, trng 1/8 LF bk R, bk L/plc RIFL, bk L;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Foot work

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

wall

bk R

1/4 RF

BF

bk walk

Lead is through the joined hands.

2

2

RLOD

bk L

1/8 RF

BF

bk walk

3

3

DRC

bk R

nil

B

4

&

DRC

place L in front of R

nil

BF

5

4

DRC

bk R

nil

BF

bk Chassé

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

COH

bk L

1/4 LF

BF

bk walk

Lead is through the joined hands.

2

2

RLOD

bk R

1/8 LF

BF

bk walk

3

3

DRW

bk L

nil

B

4

&

DRW

place R in front of L

nil

BF

5

4

DRW

bk L

nil

bk Chassé


MAN Start in Open Facing Position with the lead hands joined, facing the wall. [Step 1.] Turning right face to RLOD, step back on the right foot, ball/flat. [Step 2.] Continue turning right face into a "V" shaped back to back position and step back on the left foot, ball/flat. [Step 3, 4 & 5.] Chassé back, starting with the right foot.

LADY Start in Open Position with the lead hands joined, facing COH. [Step 1.] Turning left face to RLOD, step back on the left foot, ball/flat. [Step 2.] Continue turning left face into a

Cha Cha Cha

CH Fig - 12 - 50

"V" shaped back to back position and step back on the right foot, ball/flat. [Step 3, 4 & 5.] Chassé back, starting with the left foot.

GENERAL NOTES

Quite often the Aida is danced by the man and lady turning toward each other on step 1. If the figure is entered this way then the first turn will be almost 1/4 toward each other and the turn on the second step will be away from each other almost 1/2. The dancers would achieve the "V" back to back position on the first step of the back Chassé.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 10 - 43

Alemana Turn (From Fan Position)

2 measures - 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 6

MAN Fan Position fcng wall - Fwd L, rec to R, L almost cl to R/R cl to L, sd L a small step; bk R, rec to L, R almost cl to L/cl L to R, sd R a small step;

LADY Fan Position fcng RLOD - Cl R to L, fwd L, fwd R/lk LIBR, fwd R trng RF; trng RF fwd L, trng RF fwd R, trng RF fwd L/lk RIBL, fwd L;

MAN Step

# Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Foot work

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

WALL

fwd L

nil

BF

ck fwd walk

slight tug on lady at end of step to start her fwd walk

2

2

-

rec to R

-

BF

replace wt

maintain lead hand hold

3

3

-

almost cl L to R

-

BF

4

&

-

cl R to L

-

BF

5

4

-

sd L a small step

-

BF

compact Chassé to the left

raise lead hand to signal lady to begin turning to the right

6

1

-

bk R

-

BF

ck bk walk

retain lead hand hold as lady turns under the raised arms - keep body fwd so as not to pull lady back

7

2

-

rec to L

-

BF

replace wt

lead hands joined as lady turns under raised arms

8

3

-

almost close R to L

-

BF

lead hands joined as lady completes under arm turn

9

&

-

cl L to R

-

BF

10

4

-

sd R a small step

-

BF

compact Chassé to the right

Alemana Turn (from Fan Position) (Continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 10 - 44

LADY Step

# Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Foot work

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

RLOD

cl R to L

nil

BF

foot close with wt chg

as feet close man should help next step start fwd

2

2

-

fwd L

-

BF

fwd walk

3

3

-

fwd R

-

BF

4

&

-

lk LIBR

-

T

latin cross

5

4

-

fwd R

1/4 RF

BF

chassé fwd

as man raises lead hand to block slightly start RF turn under joined hands and arms

6

1

COH

L fwd & across body w/o wt then trn to

finish bk 5/8 RF

OE of T then F

delayed fwd walk turning

some turn while leg is moving - finish turn as full wt is taken

7

2

DRW

fwd R

1/4 RF

BF

fwd walk turning

turn after stepping on toe and before dropping to heel

8

3

DRC

fwd L

1/8 RF

BF

finish turn to face man between steps 7 & 8

9

&

COH

lk RIBL

nil

T

latin cross

10

4

-

fwd L

-

BF

chassé fwd


MAN Start in Fan Position facing the wall. [Step 1.] Step forward with the left foot, ball-flat. The right foot will remain almost in place. [Step 2.] Recover to the right foot, ball-flat. A slight tug on the lady's left hand and arm, as you start to recover, will start her moving forward. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Chassé to the left, almost on the spot. On the last step of the chassé raise the left hand and arm to signal the lady's right face under arm turn. [Step 6.] Step back on the right foot, ball-flat. The upper body must remain forward to let the lady walk away, under the joined hands and arms, without being pulled backward. [Step 7.] Recover to the left foot, ball-flat. Keep the joined hands and arms raised for the lady to turn under. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Chassé to the right, almost on the spot. As the lady moves forward, the man will position the joined hands and arms for the next figure.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 10 - 45

Alemana Turn (from Fan Position) (continued)

LADY

Start in Fan Position facing reverse line of dance. [Step 1.] Close the right foot to the left foot, ball-flat. Keep the poise forward. [Step 2.] With a slight tug, the man will start you to take a forward step with the left foot. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Chassé forward. On the last step the man will raise the lead hands and arms to start a right face turn. [Step 6.] Moving the left leg across the right, keep turning to the right. The outside edge of the toe will remain in contact with the floor. When taking weight, on the left foot, finish turning enough so that the left foot will end back. [Step 7.] Step forward on the right foot, ball-flat. Turn to the right while on the toe, before lowering to the heel. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Finish the right face turn on the right foot then chassé forward. The hands and arms will reposition for the next figure.

GENERAL NOTES

Normally we think of the Alemana turn as a two measure figure. The turn portion is the second measure of the figure and can be danced without the first measure if the lady is in the proper position. The figure does not have to begin from the Fan Position. You could start it from open facing. The lady could be lead to do a back brake or to close her feet, as in an alternative basic. You can end the figure with both dancers Chasséing to the side. The man would lead this after step seven. This could be an entry to a Hand to Hand, Spot Turn or New York. If rope spinning is to follow the Alemana, the man could take a small forward step on step ten to help the lady get to his right side. He could also lead her into an aggressive forward chassé with a slight tug on step eight. The man has to lead this figure but he must not try to do it for the lady. If he tries to "stir the pot" to make the lady turn to the right, he can take her off her balance. His left hand and arm are for the lady to use to turn off, so they must be firm. This does not mean that the man pushes on the lady. The lady pushes on the man. The man must keep his body forward on step six. He also reaches forward with the hand and arm. The lady is walking away and using the hand and arm. If they are pulled away from her she will be pulled off balance and unable to complete her figure.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 10 - 46

Alemana Turn (from Fan Position) (continued)

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Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 20 - 73

Alemana Turn (From Open Facing Position)

2 Measures - 123&4 123&4 Level of difficulty 5

MAN LOP fcg lady & WALL - fwd L, rec R, sd L/cl R almost to L, sd L; bk R, rec L, sd R/cl L almost to R, sd R;

LADY LOP fcg man & COH - bk R, rec L, fwd R/XLIBR, fwd R trng RF; fwd L trng RF, fwd R trng RF, sd & fwd L/cl R almost to L, sd L;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Directions

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

WALL

fwd L

nil

BF

ckd fwd walk

lead is thru body - L toe trnd out - R lifts to T remains mostly in pl

2

2

-

rec R

-

BF

rep wt

rec bk in pl - L does not draw bk to R and leg is strgt

3

3

-

sd L

almost cl to R

-

BF

knee sltly flexed and hips mvng to the L - half sized stp

4

&

-

half cl R to L

-

BF

both knees sltly flexed and hips under body - half sized stp

5

4

-

sd L

-

BF

compact chassé to L

hips mvng to R, both legs strgtng - full stp

6

1

-

bk R

-

BF

ckd bkwd walk

cont lead hnd ovr lady’s R shldr circle RF

7

2

-

rec L

-

BF

rep wgt

cont CW lead with L hnd

8

3

-

sd R

-

BF

knee sltly flexed and hips mvng to the R - half sized stp

9

&

-

half cl L to R

-

BF


10

4

-

sd R

-

BF

compact chassé to R

hips mvng to L, both legs strgtng - full stp

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 20 - 74

Alemana Turn (from Open Facing) (continued)

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Directions

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

COH

bk R

nil

BF

ckd bkwd walk

R T out leg strgt - L foot lifts to toe with leg strgt & remains mostly in pl

2

2

COH

rec L

nil

BF

replace wt

rec fwd on strgt leg in pl L- R foot remains mostly in pl & leg is strgt

3

3

COH

fwd R

nil

BF

R shldr leading - R T trnd out and knee sltly flexed with hips mvng to the R

4

&

COH

XLIBR

nil

B

5

4

COH

fwd R

1/8 RF

BF

fwd Cha Cha

lk

maint bdy pos - L T trnd out (Latin Cross) both knees sltly flexed with hips under bdy R shldr leading - R T trnd out with both legs strgtng & hips mvng to L - comm RF trn

6

1

LOD

fwd L & X bdy

ending bk

3/8 RF

OE of T then BF

delayed fwd walk

X ft in frnt twd LOD T out - wgt is taken late

7

2

DRC

fwd R

3/8 RF

BF

fwd walk trng

mv T to new flr pos then take wgt

8

3

COH

sd & fwd L

1/8 RF

BF

L knee sltly flexed with hips mvng to the L - half sized stp

9

&

COH

half cl R to L

nil

BF

maint bdy pos - both knees sltly flexed with hips under bdy

10

4

COH

sd L

-

BF

chassé to L

both knees strgt and hips to the R - full stp


MAN Start in Left Open Position facing lady and WALL. [Step 1.] Moving forward through the body step forward left foot, ball-flat, checking forward movement. Maintain firm lead hand pressure to lead the lady to step back on step 1 and forward on step 2. [Step 2.] Replace the weight back on the right foot, ball-flat. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] With the left leg moving side and slightly back, dance a compact Left Chassé (almost on the spot). On step 5 raise the lead hand up and to the left palm forward to indicate to the lady to commence her RF turn [Step 6.] Step back on the right foot, checking the movement, ball-flat. Forward body poise should be used in order to allow lady to move away as she continues her right face turn. Take care to maintain lead hand over lady’s right shoulder continuing rotation to the right. [Step 7.] Replace the weight forward onto the left foot, ball-flat. Continue lead with raised left hand. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] With the right leg moving side and slightly forward, dance a

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 20 - 75


compact Right Chassé. Lower the lead hands as the lady returns to normal dance position.

LADY Start in Left Open Facing Position (man’s left and lady’s right hand hold) facing partner and center of the hall. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot, checking the movement, ball-flat. [Step 2.] Replace the weight forward onto the left foot, ball-flat. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] With the right leg moving forward and slightly side, dance a forward Cha Cha Lock commencing a RF turn on step 5. [Step 6.] Initiate the step by moving the toe of the left foot across the right then take weight to the foot while turning the body right face; ending with the left foot side and slightly back. [Step 7.] Continuing to turn to the right, draw the toe of the right foot under the body and forward to the new stepping position then transfer weight onto the foot, ball-flat. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] With the left leg moving side and slightly forward complete the right face turn to dance a chassé to the left. Lowering the lead hand to end in normal dance position or other position depending upon the figure to follow.

GENERAL NOTES


LADY Steps 3,4 & 5 may be danced as a normal Forward Chassé.

If the Alemana is danced as an entry to a rope spin then lady’s steps 8 - 10 should be danced as a forward Cha Cha Lock to end to man’s right side, the right face spiral would occur on step 10.

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Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 20 - 76


Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 1 - 17

Basic Movement (Forward Basic & Back Basic) 2 measures - 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fc wall - fwd L, rec R, sd L/cl R almost to L, sd L; bk R, rec L, sd R/cl L almost to R, sd R;

LADY CP fc COH - bk R, rec L, sd R/cl L almost to R, sd R; fwd L, rec R, sd L/cl R almost to L, sd L;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Foot work

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

wall fwd L

nil

BF

ckd fwd walk

lead is thru body - foot should toe out - right foot lifts to toe but does not move fwd, it remains mostly in place

2

2

wall

rec R

nil

BF

replace wt

recover back onto right foot in place - left foot does not draw back to right foot and leg is straight

3

3

wall

sd L

nil

BF

left foot moves bk and side from position in step 2

4

&

wall

cl R

almost to L

nil

BF

see chassé to left

5

4

wall

sd L

nil

BF

Chassé to left

see Chassé to left - right foot does not draw to left foot

6

1

wall

bk R

nil

BF

ckd bkwd walk

foot should toe out - left foot lifts to toe but does not move bk, it remains mostly in place with a straight leg

7

2

wall

rec L

nil

BF

replace wt

recover back onto left foot in place - right foot does not draw back to left foot

8

3

wall

sd R

nil

BF

right foot moves fwd and side from position in step 7

9

&

wall

cl L

almost to R

nil

BF

see Chassé to right

10

4

wall

sd R

nil

BF

Chassé to right

see Chassé to right - left foot does not draw to right foot

Basic Movement (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 1 - 18

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1 COH

bk R

nil

BF

ckd bkwd walk

foot should toe out - left foot lifts to toe but does not move bk, it remains mostly in place with a straight leg

2

2

COH

rec L

nil

BF

replace wt

recover back onto left foot in place - right foot does not draw back to left foot

3

3

COH

sd & fwd

R nil

BF

4

&

COH

cl L

almost to R

nil

BF

5

4

COH

sd R

nil

BF

Chassé to right

see Chassé to right

6

1

COH

fwd L

nil

BF

ckd fwd walk

foot should toe out - right foot lifts to toe but does not move fwd, it remains mostly in place

7

2

COH

rec R

nil

BF

rplc wgt

rec bk onto R ft in pl - L ft does not draw bk to R ft & leg is strait

8

3

COH

sd & bk

L nil

BF

9

&

COH

cl R

almost to L

nil

BF

10

4

COH

sd R

nil

BF

Chassé to

left

see Chassé to left


MAN Start in Closed Position facing the wall. [Step 1.] Moving forward through the body step forward left foot, toeing out, ball-flat, checking the forward movement. When taking full weight, straighten the leg and allow the hips to move to the left. The right foot will remain reasonably in place and not draw up to the left foot. [Step 2.] Toeing out, replace the weight back onto the right foot, ball-flat. When taking weight, the leg should straighten and the hips should move to the right. The left leg will remain straight and not draw back to the right. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] With the left leg moving side and slightly back, accomplish a left Chassé. [Step 6.] Toeing out, step back on the right foot, checking the movement, ball-flat. The leg will straighten and the hips will move to the right. The left leg will remain forward and straight. It will not draw toward the right. [Step 7.] Toeing out replace the weight forward onto the left foot, ball-flat. When taking weight, the leg should be straight and the hips should move to the left. The right foot should not draw up to the left. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] With the right leg moving side and slightly forward, accomplish a right Chassé.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 1 - 19

Basic Movement (continued)

LADY Start in Closed Position facing center of the hall. [Step 1.] Toeing out, step back on the right foot, checking the movement, ball-flat. The leg will straighten and the hips will move to the right. The left leg will remain forward and straight. It will not draw toward the right. [Step 2.] Toeing out replace the weight forward onto the left foot, ball-flat. When taking weight, the leg should be straight and the hips should move to the left. The right foot should not draw up to the left. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] With the right leg moving side and slightly forward, accomplish a right Chassé. [Step 6.] Moving forward through the body step forward left foot, toeing out, ball-flat, checking the forward movement. When taking weight, straighten the leg and allow the hips to move to the left. The right foot will remain reasonably in place and not draw up to the left foot. [Step 7.] Toeing out, replace the weight back onto the right foot, ball-flat. When taking weight, the leg should straighten and the hips should move to the right. The left leg will remain straight and not draw back to the right. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] With the left leg moving side and slightly back, accomplish a left Chassé.

GENERAL NOTES

Dancing this figure in Butterfly or with any joined hands is acceptable. Occasionally either half of the figure is used independently. Steps 1 - 5 - Forward Basic (or Half Basic) Steps 6 - 10 - Back Basic Many figures use the first five steps as an entry. It is permissible to turn the Basic Movement. Most of the turn is accomplished on steps one and two or six and seven. Some turn can be made on the Chassé, however; this should only be a slight turn.

Basic Movement (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 1 - 20

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 13 - 51

Chase 4 measures - 123&4 123&4 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 4

MAN OP fcng wall - fwd L, trng 1/2 RF fwd R, fwd L/LIBR, fwd L; fwd R, trng 1/2 LF fwd L, fwd R/LIBR, fwd R; Repeat measures 1 & 2;;

LADY OP fcng COH - bk R, rec L, fwd R/LIBR, fwd R; fwd L, trng 1/2 RF fwd R, fwd L/RIBL, fwd L; fwd R, trng 1/2 LF fwd L, fwd R/LIBR, fwd R; fwd L, rec R, bk L/RIFL, bk L;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Foot work

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

wall

fwd L

nil

BF

ck fwd walk

Open facing with no hands joined.

2

2

wall

fwd R

1/2 RF btw 1 & 2

BF

fwd walk

Turn before stepping forward.

3

3

COH

fwd L

nil

BF

4

&

COH

L in back of R

nil

BF

5

4

COH

fwd L

nil

BF

fwd

Chassé

6

1

COH

fwd R

nil

BF

ck fwd walk

7

2

COH

fwd L

1/2 LF btw 6 & 7

BF

Turn before Stepping

8

3

wall

fwd R

nil

BF

9

&

wall

R in back of L

nil

BF

10

4

wall

fwd R

nil

BF

fwd

Chassé

11

1

wall

fwd L

nil

BF

ck fwd walk

12

2

wall

fwd R

1/2 RF btw 11 &

12 BF

fwd walk

Turn before stepping.

13

3

COH

fwd L

nil

BF

14

&

COH

R in back of L

nil

BF

15

4

COH

fwd L

nil

BF

fwd

Chassé

16

1

COH

fwd R

nil

BF

ck fwd walk

17

2

COH

fwd L

1/2 LF btw 16 &

17 BF

fwd walk


18

3

wall

fwd R

nil

BF

19

&

wall

L in back of R

nil

BF

20

4

wall

fwd R

nil

BF

fwd

Chassé

Chase (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 13 - 52

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of

Turn Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

COH

bk R

nil

BF

ck bk walk

Open facing with no hands joined.

2

2

COH

rec L

nil

BF

rplc wt

3

3

COH

fwd R

nil

BF

4

&

COH

L in back of R

nil

BF

5

4

COH

fwd R

nil

BF

fwd

Chassé

6

1

COH

fwd L

nil

BF

ck fwd walk

7

2

COH

fwd R

1/2 F btw 6 & 7

BF

fwd walk


8

3

wall

fwd L

nil

BF

9

&

wall

R in back of L

nil

BF

10

4

wall

fwd L

nil

BF

fwd

Chassé

11

1

wall

fwd R

nil

BF

ck fwd walk

12

2

wall

fwd L

1/2 LF btw 11 &

12 BF

fwd walk


13

3

COH

fwd R

nil

BF

14

&

COH

L in back of R

nil

BF

15

4

COH

fwd R

nil

BF

fwd

Chassé

16

1

COH

fwd L

nil

BF

ck fwd walk

17

2

COH

rec R

nil

BF

rplc wt

18

3

COH

bk L

nil

B

19

&

COH

R in front of L

nil

BF

20

4

COH

bk L

nil

BF

bkwd Chassé


MAN Start in Open Facing Position, facing the lady and the wall. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, ball/flat, checking the forward motion. [Step 2.] Turn right face 1/2 on the left foot step forward on the right, ball/flat. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Dance a forward chassé with the left foot. [Step 6.] Step forward on the right foot, ball/flat, checking the forward movement. [Step 7.] Turn left face 1/2 on the right foot and step forward on the left, ball/flat. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Dance a forward chassé with the right foot. [Step 11 - 20.] Repeat steps 1 - 10.


CH - Fig 13 - 53

LADY Start in Open Facing Position, facing the man and COH. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot, ball/flat, checking the backward motion. [Step 2.] Replace your weight back onto the left foot, ball/flat. [Step 3, 4 & 5.] Dance a forward chassé with the right foot. [Step 6.] Step forward on the left foot, ball/flat, checking the forward movement. [Step 7.] Turn right face 1/2 on the left foot step forward on the right, ball/flat. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Dance a forward chassé with the right foot. [Step 11.] Step forward on the left foot, ball/flat, checking the forward motion. [Step 12.] Turn right face 1/2 on the left foot step forward on the right, ball/flat. [Steps 13, 14 & 15.] Dance a forward chassé with the left foot. [Step 16.] Step forward on the right foot, ball/flat, check the forward motion. [Step 17.] Replace weight back onto the left foot, ball/flat. [Steps 18, 19 & 20.] Dance a backward chassé with the right foot.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure may be started facing any direction. Looking over your shoulder at your partner when he/she is behind you adds to the styling of the figure.


CH - Fig 13 - 54

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 18 - 65

Closed Hip Twist (with Fan Ending)

2 Measures - 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP fcng WALL - fwd L, rec R, sd L/cl R, sd L; bk R, rec L, sd R/cl L, sd R;

LADY CP fcng COH - bk R, rec L, fwd R/cl L, fwd R; trng RF fwd L LOD, fwd R trng LF RLOD, bk L/cl R, bk L;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

WALL

fwd L

1/8 RF

BF

ckd fwd walk

L leg strt

2

2

-

rec R

nil

BF

rep wgt

rec in pl with strt R leg - L leg remains strt

3

3

-

sd L

1/8 LF

F

almost cl L to R

4

&

-

half cl R to L

nil

BF

lwr L arm to hip level - late on this stp

5

4

-

sd L

-

BF

Chassé to the L

use strong L sd lead assisting lady to hip twist bracing arm & hand

6

1

-

bk R

-

BF

ckd bwd walk

lead lady to Fan pos

7

2

-

rec L

-

BF

rep wgt

L arm to L sd retracted

8

3

-

sd R

-

BF

9

&

-

half cl L to R

-

BF

sml chassé maint L sd lead

10

4

-

sd R

-

BF

Chassé to the R

end with L arm to L sd sltly retracted

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 18 - 66

Closed Hip Twist (continued)

Lady Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

DLW

bk R

1/2 RF

BF

ckd bwd walk

trn on L with L leg strt & mainted when stpng bk on R

2

2

DLC

rec L

BF

rep wgt

rec in pl on strt L leg

3

3

COH

sd R

3/8 LF

BF

4

&

COH

half cl L to R

nil

B

trn up to 1/2 LF on stps 2 thru 5

5

4

COH to end LOD

fwd R

1/8 LF then 1/4 RF

BF

Chassé sd & fwd

fwd bdy poise on stp 5 - bet stps 5 & 6 qkly trn lwr part of bdy RF 3/8 (Hip Twist) as stp 6 is comp

6

1

LOD

fwd L X body

-

B then

F

delayed fwd walk

swvl on R as sml stp fwd is taken to L sd of man

7

2

LOD to RLOD

fwd R

end sd & bk

-

BF

fwd walk trng

as wgt is taken on B of ft trn LF & end bkng

8

3

RLOD

bk L

-

BF

L shldr leading - L T trnd out knee sltly flexed with hips mvng to the L

9

&

-

half cl R to L

-

BF

maint bdy pos - R T trnd out XRIFL (Latin Cross) both knees sltly flexed with hips under body

10

4

DRW

sd L

-

BF

bk Chassé

L shldr leading - hips mvng to L, both legs strgtng - end in Fan pos


MAN Start in Closed Dance Position facing the wall. [Step 1.] Moving forward through the body step forward left foot (turning body up to 1/8 RF), ball/flat, checking forward movement. The left arm should lower indicating for the lady to turn more. The right foot should remain in place. [Step 2.] Replace the weight back onto the right foot, ball/flat and return to normal closed hold across steps 2 and 3. When taking weight, the leg should straighten and the hips should move to the right. The left leg will remain straight. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Nearly close the left foot to the right then complete a Chassé To The Left. Late on step 4 lower left arm to hip height. On step 5 the arm must be held firm so that the lady can use it to aid in her hip twist. [Step 6.] Commence lead of lady to Fan as step back on the right foot, checking the movement, ball/flat. The leg will straighten and the hips will move to the right. The left leg will remain forward and straight. [Step 7.] Retain firm left side lead to assist the lady to not over travel as she continues moving to Fan position. Toeing out replace the weight forward onto the left foot, ball/flat. When taking weight, the leg should be straight and the hips should move to the left. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] With the right leg moving side and slightly forward, accomplish a Right Chassé using small steps to avoid over extension of left arm and hand.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 18 - 67


LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing center of the hall. [Step 1.] Retain firm right arm and hand connection with man’s left arm and hand to assist in a strong turn to the right on the left foot ending back on the right foot ball/flat turning up to 1/2 right face. The left leg will remain forward and straight. [Step 2.] Toeing out, replace the weight forward turning left face onto the left foot, ball/flat. When taking weight, the leg should be straight and the hips should move to the left. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] With the right foot moving side and slightly forward, complete a Right Chassé turning left face. End with forward body poise (weight well forward on step 5). Between step 5 and 6 using the mans firm left arm and hand, swivel lower body up to 1/4 RF (Hip Twist - shoulders turn less). Left foot should be close to R foot as Hip Twist is done. [Step 6.] Using the ball of the left foot step forward and across the right foot, as the heel is lowered and weight is taken fully to the left foot, the right foot will swivel right face to complete 3/8 RF turn across steps 5 and 6. [Step 7.] Step forward on the ball of the right foot then turn left fact to end facing the man. After completing the turn, lower to the right heel. The left leg will be forward toward the man. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Chassé backward LRL shaping to the left on the last step.

GENERAL NOTES


OPTIONAL Man Dance the Rondé Chassé on steps 3, 4, 5.

Lady Dance the Back Chassé Lock (Cha Cha Lock) on steps 8, 9, 10.

The figure may be ended in Open or Closed Dance Positions by the man turning steps 7 through 10 to the left to end in the desired ending position. If ended in Open or Closed Position then the man’s steps 8 thru 10 would normally be a forward Chassé Lock (Cha Cha Lock).

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Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 18 - 68


Cha Cha Cha

CH – Fig 35 - 122 S#6 2002

Continuous Natural Top 3 Measures - 123&4 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 7

MAN CP fcg WALL, feet apart w/R ft free - XRIB trng RF, sd L trng RF, XRIB trng RF/sd L trng RF, XRIB trng RF; sd L trng RF, XRIB trng RF, sd L trng RF/XRIB, sd L trng RF; XRIB trng RF, sd L trng RF, XRIB trng RF/sd L trng RF, cl R CP WL;

LADY

CP fcg COH, feet apart w/L ft free - Sd L trng RF, XRIF trng RF, sd L trng RF/XRIF trng RF, sd L trng RF; XRIF trng full LF, sd L to CP, XRIF trng RF trng RF/sd L trng RF, XRIF trng RF; Sd L trng RF, XRIF trng full LF, sd L to CP/XRIF trng RF, sd L CP COH;

MAN Step #


Step & Directions

Amount of Turn

Footwork Action Used Lead/Technique

1 1 WL XRIB 1/8* RF

BF toe of R to heel of L

2 2 - sd L “ BF sd wlk trng

* the trn on each stp 1 thru 14 is slightly more than 1/8

3 3 - XRIB “ BF

4 & - sd L “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

5 4 DLC XRIB “ BF

6 1 - sd L “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2 leading W’s LF under arm turn on step 6

7 2 - XRIB “ BF

8 3 - sd L “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

9 & RLOD XRIB “ BF

10 4 - sd L “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

11 1 - XRIB “ BF

12 2 - sd L “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2 leading W’s LF under arm turn on step 12

13

3 DLW XRIB “

BF

14

& - sd L “

BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

15

4 end fcg

WL

cl R

slt RF

BF

end in CP fcg WL

Continuous Natural Top (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH – Fig 35 - 123 S#6 2002

LADY Step #


Step & Directions

Amount of Turn


1 1 COH sd L 1/8* RF


2 2 - XRIF “ BF sd wlk trng

* the trn on each stp 1- 5, and 8 - 11 is slightly more than 1/8

3 3 - sd L “ BF

4 & - XRIF “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

5 4 DRW sd L “ BF repeat step 1

6 1 - XRIF “ B

7 2 - sd L “ BF

full LF under arm turn across steps 6 & 7

8 3 - XRIF “ BF repeat step 2

9 & LOD sd L “ BF

10 4 - XRIF “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

11 1 - sd L “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

12 2 - XRIF “ B 13

3 DRC sd L “

BF

full LF under arm turn across steps 12 & 13

14

& - XRIF “

BF repeat step 2

15

4 end fcg

COH

sd L

slt RF

BF

end in CP fcg COH


MAN Start facing partner and wall in CP with left foot to side, right foot free. Retain CP throughout the figure. [Step 1.] Place right toe to left heel on the ball of the foot turning right face, then flat as commence step 2. [Step 2.] Step side on left foot turning right face (ball-flat). (Steps 3, 4, 5 - Chasse turning right face) Place right toe near left heel on the ball of the foot then flat as/step side on left foot (ball-flat), place right toe near left heel on the ball of the foot then flat as raise lead hands to commence step 6. [Step 6.] Lead lady’s left face underarm turn as place right toe to left heel on the ball of the foot then flat as commence step 7. [Step 7.] Step side on left foot turning right face (ball-flat). (Steps 8, 9, 10 - Chasse turning right face) Step side on left foot (ball-flat)/place right toe near left heel on the ball of the foot then flat as, step side on left foot (ball-flat). [Step 11.] Place right toe to left heel on the ball of the foot turning right face, then flat as raise lead hands to commence step 12. [Step 12.] Lead lady’s left face underarm turn as step side on left foot turning right face (ball-flat). (Steps 13, 14, 15 - Chasse turning right face) Place right toe near left heel on the ball of the foot then flat as/step side on left foot turning right face (ball/flat), close right foot to left in CP facing the wall.


CH – Fig 35 - 124 S#6 2002

LADY Start facing partner and center of the hall with right foot to side, left foot free. Retain CP throughout the figure. [Step 1.] Step side on left foot turning right face (ball-flat). [Step 2.] Cross right foot in front of left (toed out on ball of foot) turning right face, then flat as commence step 3. (Steps 3, 4, 5 - Chasse turning right face) Step side on left foot (ball-flat)/cross right foot in front of left (toed out on ball of foot) then flat as, step side on left foot (ball-flat). [Step 6.] Cross right foot in front of left (on ball of foot) complete a left face underarm under lead hands returning to closed position between steps 6 and 7. [Step 7.] Step side on left foot turning right face (ball-flat). (Steps 8, 9, 10 - Chasse turning right face) Cross right foot in front of left (toed out on ball of foot) turning right face then flat as/step side on left foot turning right face (ball-flat), cross right foot in front of left (toed out on ball of foot) turning right face then flat as commence step 11. [Step 11.] Step side on left foot turning right face (ball-flat). [Step 12.] Cross right foot in front of left (on ball of foot) complete a left face underarm turn under lead hands returning to closed position between steps 12 and 13. (Steps 13, 14, 15 - Chasse turning right face) Step side on left foot turning right face (ball-flat) as/ cross right foot in front of left (toed out on ball of foot) then flat as commence step 15, side left to CP facing the center of hall.

GENERAL NOTES The man’s part of the figure turns right face continuously on each step. The lady will dance a left face turn on steps 6 and 12, and all other steps will turn right face also. The figure normally completes up to 2 1/2 turns, around a fixed point on the floor, using 15 steps. A simple and common entry to the Continuous Natural Top is the “Half Basic” (see Fig. 1). On steps 3, 5, and 9 (for the man) the right toe will move toward the left heel, however the tempo generally does not allow time for a complete placement of the right toe to the left heel in the same manner as danced on steps 1, 7, and 11. It is not necessary for the heel of the right foot to fully lower to the floor and should never lower until the left foot begins to move. Use foot, leg and hip Technique as described in the Introduction to Cha Cha Cha.

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CH – Fig 35 - 125 S#6 2002

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 14 - 55

Crab Walks


MAN

CP fcng wall - fwd R LOD XIFL, sd L LOD, fwd R LOD XIFL/sd L, fwd R XIFL; sd L, fwd R XIFL, sd L/fwd R XIFL, sd L;

LADY CP RLOD - fwd L LOD XIFR, sd R LOD, fwd L LOD XIFR/sd R, fwd L XIFR; sd R, fwd L XIFR, sd R/fwd L XIFR, sd R;

MAN

Step

# Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Foot work

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1 WALL

fwd R XIFL LOD

nil

BF

cross walk

Pull left hip back.

2

2

-

sd L

-

BF

sd step

Bring left hip forward.

3

3

-

fwd R XIFL LOD

-

BF

Pull left hip back.

4

&

-

sd L

-

BF


5

4

-

fwd R XIFL LOD

-

BF

cross walk

sd step

cross walk

Pull left hip back.

6

1

-

sd L

-

BF

sd step


7

2

-

fwd R XIFL LOD

-

BF

cross walk

Pull left hip back.

8

3

-

sd L

-

BF


9

&

-

fwd R XIFL LOD

-

BF

Pull left hip back.

10

4

-

sd L

-

BF

sd step

cross walk

sd step


LADY Step

# Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1 COH

fwd L XIFR LOD

nil

BF

cross walk

Pull right hip back.

2

2

-

sd R

-

BF

sd step

Bring right hip forward.

3

3

-

fwd L XIFR LOD

-

BF

Pull the right hip back.

4

&

-

-

BF


-

fwd L XIFR LOD

-

BF

cross walk

sd step

cross walk


6

1

-

sd R

-

BF

sd step


7

2

-

fwd L XIFR LOD

-

BF

cross walk


Crab Walks (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 14 - 56

8

3

-

sd R

-

BF


9

&

-

fwd L XIFR LOD

-

BF


10

4

-

sd R

-

BF

sd step cross walk sd step



MAN

Start in Closed Position facing the wall. [Step 1.] With a crossing of the legs, step forward on the right foot, LOD, ball/flat. [Step 2.] Step to the side on the left foot, LOD, ball/flat. [Step 3.] With a crossing of the legs, step forward on the right foot, LOD, ball/flat. [Step 4.] Step to the side on the left foot, LOD, ball/flat. [Step 5.] With a crossing of the legs, step forward on the right foot, LOD, ball/flat. [Step 6.] Step to the side on the left foot, LOD, ball/flat. [Step 7.] With a crossing of the legs, step forward on the right foot, LOD, ball/flat. [Steps 8.] Step to the side on the left foot, LOD, ball/flat. [Step 9.] With a crossing of the legs, step forward on the right foot, LOD, ball/flat. [Step 10.] Step to the side on the left foot, LOD, ball/flat.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing COH. [Step 1.] With a crossing of the legs, step forward on the left foot, LOD, ball/flat. [Step 2.] Step to the side on the right foot, LOD, ball/flat. [Step 3.] With a crossing of the legs, step forward on the left foot, LOD, ball/flat. [Step 4.] Step to the side on the right foot, LOD, ball/flat. [Step 5.] With a crossing of the legs, step forward on the left foot, LOD, ball/flat. [Step 6.] Step to the side on the right foot, LOD, ball/flat. [Step 7.] With a crossing of the legs, step forward on the left foot, LOD, ball/flat. [Steps 8.] Step to the side on the right foot, LOD, ball/flat. [Step 9.] With a crossing of the legs, step forward on the left foot, LOD, ball/flat. [Step 10.] Step to the side on the right foot, LOD, ball/flat.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure can be danced with both hands joined (butterfly). It is important that the body, from the waist up remain facing your partner. The head, however, should turn toward the direction of movement. This figure is not a book figure. Therefore, there is not a written description of it in the manuals used most often by teachers and choreographers. Because of this, there will be many different techniques or descriptions on how to dance this figure. The best rule of thumb on dancing this figure is to minimize the body action on the cross step. This will eliminate a lot of excess swiveling. Because of the speed of the Cha Cha, excess body action will make it difficult to keep up with the rhythm.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 29 - 101

Cross Basic


MAN CP fcng WALL - XLIF trng 1/8 LF, rec R trng 1/8 LF, sd L/cl R, sd L fcng LOD; XLIB trng 1/8 LF, rec L trng 1/8 LF, sd R/cl L, sd R end fcng COH;

LADY CP fcng COH - XRIB trng 1/8 LF, rec L trng 1/8 LF, sd R/cl L, sd R fcng RLOD; XLIF trng 1/8 LF, rec R trng 1/8 LF, sd L/cl R, sd L end fcng WALL;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Directions

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

WALL

XLIFR

1/8 LF

BF

ckd cross wlk

R shldr ld B L T out trn with strong LF bdy trn - R in pl with H rel & leg strgt

2

2

DLW

rec R

1/8 LF

BF

rep wgt

use strong LF bdy trn with R ft in pl & leg strgt-

3

3

LOD

sd L

nil

BF

4

&

-

cl R 1/2 to L

-

BF

See Intro B Chassé to L

5

4

-

sd L

-

BF

L chassé

6

1

-

XRIBL

1/8 LF

BF

ckd cross wlk

L shldr ld B R T trn out with strong LF bdy trn - L in pl H rel, leg strgt B

7

2

DLC

rec L

1/8 LF

BF

rep wgt


8

3

COH

sd R

nil

BF

9

&

-

cl L 1/2 to R

-

BF

See Intro B Chassé to right

10

4

-

sd R

-

BF

R chassé

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 29 - 102

Cross Basic (continued)

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Directions

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

COH

XRIBL

1/8 LF

BF

ckd cross wlk

L shldr ld B R T out trn with strong LF bdy trn - L in pl H rel, leg strgt B

2

2

DRC

rec L

1/8 LF

BF

rep wgt

use strong LF bdy trn with L ft in pl & leg strgt-

3

3

RLOD

sd R

nil

BF

4

&

-

cl R 1/2 to L

-

BF

R chassé

See Intro B Chassé to R

5

4

-

sd R

-

BF

6

1

-

XLIFR

1/8 LF

BF

ckd cross wlk

R shldr ld B L T out trn with strong LF bdy trn - R in pl with H rel & leg strgt

7

2

DRW

rec R

1/8 LF

BF

rep wgt


8

3

WALL

sd L

nil

BF

9

&

-

cl L 1/2 to R

-

BF

L chassé

See Intro B Chassé to L

10

4

-

sd L

-

BF

MAN Start in Closed Position facing the wall. [Step 1.] Moving forward through the body with right shoulder leading, step forward left foot toeing out, crossing in front of right foot turning left face 1/8 checking the movement, ball/flat. Taking full weight, straighten the leg and allow the hips to move to the left. The right foot will remain in place, leg straight. [Step 2.] Replace the weight onto the right foot toeing out, ball/flat, turning left face 1/8. Taking full weight, straighten the leg and allow the hips to move to the right. The left foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel, leg straight. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] With the left leg moving side and slightly back, dance a Left Chassé LRL facing LOD. [Step 6.] Turning left face 1/8, step back on the right foot toeing out, crossing behind the left foot checking the movement, ball-flat. The leg will straighten and the hips will move to the right. The left leg will remain forward and straight. [Step 7.] Toeing out replace the weight forward onto the left foot, turning left face 1/8, ball-flat. As full weight is taken, straighten the leg and allow the hips to move to the left. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] With the right leg moving side and slightly forward, dance a Right Chassé RLR.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 29 - 103


LADY Start in Closed Position facing COH. [Step 1.] Toeing out, step back on the right foot turning left face 1/8 and cross behind the left foot checking the movement, ball-flat. The leg will straighten and the hips will move to the right. The left leg will remain forward and straight. [Step 2.] Toeing out turning LF 1/8, replace the weight forward onto the left foot, ball-flat. As weight is taken, the leg should straighten and the hips should move to the left. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] With the right leg moving side, dance a Right Chassé RLR. [Step 6.] Moving forward through the body step forward left foot, toeing out ball-flat, turning 1/8 left face and taking weight, straightening the leg with the hips moving to the left. The right foot will remain place with pressure released from the heel. [Step 7.] Replace the weight onto the right foot toeing out, ball/flat, turning left face 1/8. As full weight is taken, straighten the leg and allow the hips to move to the right. The left foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel and the leg straight. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] With the left leg moving side and slightly back, dance a Left Chassé LRL.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure may also be danced in Butterfly. Use foot, leg and hip Technique as described in the Introduction section.

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Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 29 - 104


Cha Cha Cha

CH Fig 28 - 97

Cross Body 2 Measures - 123&4; 123&4; Level of Difficulty 5

MAN CP fcng WALL - fwd L, rec R trng LF 1/8, cont trng LF 1/8 stp sd L /cl R, sd L; bk R trng 1/8 LF, rec L trng 1/8 LF, sd R/cl L, sd R;

LADY CP fcng COH - bk R, rec L, fwd R/XLIB, fwd R; fwd L trng 1/8 LF, fwd & sd R trng 3/8 LF, sd L/cl R, sd L;

MAN

Step #

Timing Facing

Alignment Step &

Directions Amount of Turn


Lead/Technique

1 1 WALL fwd L nil BF ckd fwd wlk

L shldr ld - L T out - R in plc with H reI & leg strt

2 2 - rec R 1/8 LF BF rep wgt lwr ld hnds - ft & leg strt - trng 1/8 LF

3 3 DLW sd L 1/8 LF BF

4 & LOD 1/2 cl R nil BF

5 4 - sd L - BF

compact chassé to L

See Intro - Chassé to L Comp up to 1/4 LF trn across steps 2 & 3 ld lady to pass in frnt

6 1 - bk R 1/8 LF BF ckd bkwd wlk - trng

R shldr lead - R T out - L in plc H rel & leg strgt

7 2 DLC rec L 1/8 LF BF rep wgt

ret to normal handhold foot & leg strt - trng 1/8 LF Comp up to 1/4 LF trn across steps 6 & 7

8 3 COH sd R nil BF

9 & - 1/2 cl L to R

- BF

10 4 - sd R - BF

chassé to R

See Intro - Chasse to R

Cross Body (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH Fig 28 - 98

LADY

Step #

Timing Facing

Alignment Step &

Direction Amount of Turn


Lead/Technique

1 1 COH bk R NIL BF ckd bkwd

wlk

R shldr lead - R T out - L in plc H rel & leg strt

2 2 - rec L in pl - BF rep wgt ft & leg strt - R shldr ret to normal

3 3 - fwd R - BF

4 & - XLIBR BF fwd

chassé See Intro - Fwd Chasse

5 4 - fwd R - BF

6 1 - fwd L 1/8 LF BF fwd wlk trng

L shldr ld - L T out - R in

plc with H rel & leg strt

7 2 DRC fwd R 3/8 LF BF fwd wlk end sd

fwd R trng 1ft to end fcng man

8 3 WALL sd L nil BF

9 & - 1/2 cl R - BF L chassé See Intro - Chasse to L

10 4 - sd L BF

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN Start in Closed Position facing the WALL. [Step 1.] Moving forward through the body with left shoulder leading, step forward left foot toeing out, checking the movement, ball/flat. As full weight is taken, straighten the leg and allow the hips to move to the left. The right foot will remain in place, leg straight. [Step 2.] Replace the weight onto the right foot toeing out, ball/flat, turning left face. As full weight is taken, straighten the leg and allow the hips to move to the right. The left foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel, leg straight. Complete 1/4 left face turn across steps 2 and 3 lowering lead hands to lead lady to pass toward COH. The couple will be in an "L" shape (lady facing COH and man facing LOD as step 3 is taken. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] With the left leg moving side and slightly back, dance a compact (small steps) left chassé LRL facing LOD. [Step 6.] Toeing out, step back on the right foot turning left face, checking the movement, ball-flat. The leg will straighten and the hips will move to the right. The left leg will remain forward and straight. [Step 7.] Toeing out replace the weight forward onto the left foot, turning left face, ball-flat. As full weight is taken, straighten the leg and allow the hips to move to the left. Complete 1/4 left face turn across steps 6 and 7, returning to normal hold. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] With the right leg moving side and slightly forward, dance a right chassé RLR.


CH Fig 28 - 99

LADY Start in Closed Position facing COH. [Step 1.] Toeing out, step back on the right foot, checking the movement, ball-flat. The leg will straighten and the hips will move to the right. The left leg will remain forward and straight. [Step 2.] Toeing out, replace the weight forward onto the left foot, ball-flat. When taking weight, the leg should straight and the hips should move to the left. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] With the right leg moving forward, dance a forward chassé lock RLR crossing toward the COH in front of the man. [Step 6.] Moving forward through the body step forward left foot, toeing out ball-flat, turning 1/8 left face. When taking weight, straighten the leg and allow the hips to move to the left. The right foot will remain place with pressure released from the heel. [Step 7.] Stepping forward onto the right foot turning 3/8 left face to end side, ball-flat. When taking weight, the leg should be straight and the hips should move to the right. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] With the left leg moving side and slightly back, dance a left chassé LRL.

GENERAL NOTES The lady may dance a forward chassé (Forward/close, forward) on steps 3, 4, and 5 in place of the Chassé Lock. This figure may also be danced in a Butterfly style hold however the lead hands should still be lowered to lead the lady to dance across the man's line on steps 3, 4, and 5 and return to normal level to dance steps 8, 9, and 10.


CH Fig 28 - 100

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 15 - 57

Cuban Breaks (Left foot) 1 measure - 1&2&3&4 Level of Difficulty 5

MAN or LADY OP fcng position - trn sltly RF XLIFR/rec onto R, trn LF sd L/rec onto R, trn sltly RF XLIFR/rec onto R, sd L;

MAN or LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

WALL

XLIFR

1/8 RF

BF

ck fwd wlk

trn on R before stp. a sml stp

2

&

DRC

rec to R

B

rep wgt

begin trn after taking wgt.

3

2

DRC

sd L

1/8 LF btw 2 & 3

BF sd stp

4

&

WALL

rec to R

B

rplc wgt


5

3

WALL

XLIFR

1/8 RF btw 4 & 5

BF ck fwd wlk

a sml stp

6

&

DRC

rec to R

nil

B

rep wgt


7

4

DRC

sd L

1/8 LF btw 6 & 7

BF

sd stp


MAN or LADY Start in Open Facing your partner. [Step 1.] Turning slightly right face on the right foot, step forward on the left foot, crossing over the right, ball/flat. [Step 2.] Replace weight onto the ball of the right foot, in place and start to turn back to the left. [Step 3.] Completing the left face turn, back to the original position, step to the side on the left foot, ball/flat. [Step 4.] place weight onto the ball of the right foot, in place and start to turn slightly right face. [Step 5] Step forward on the left foot, crossing over the right, ball/flat. [Step 6.] Replace weight onto the ball of the right foot, in place and start to turn back to the left. [Step 7.] Completing the left face turn back to the original position, step to the side on the left foot, ball/flat.

GENERAL NOTES

Dance the Cuban Break after any figure that ends in Close or Open Facing Position. This is a very versatile figure and there are many options for its use. The man and the lady do not have to dance the Cuban Break simultaneously. For example, the man could dance a Time Step while the lady danced a Cuban Break in one direction and then the lady could dance a Time Step while the man danced a Cuban Break in the opposite direction. The Cuban Break can be danced with both dancers facing the same direction, in opposition or with the same footwork.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 15 - 58

Cuban Breaks (continued)

Cuban Break (Right Foot) is the exact opposite

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 11 - 47

Cucaracha

1 measure - 123&4 Level of Difficulty 4

MAN OP fcg wall - sd L, rec to R, cl L almost to R/cl R to L, sd L a small step;

LADY OP fcg COH - sd R, rec to L, cl R almost to L/cl L to R, sd R a small step;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1 WALL

sd L

nil

BF

pressure step

take partial wt - right foot remains in place with heel on floor

2

2

-

rec to R

-

F

replace wt

3

3

-

cl L

almost to R

-

BF

4

&

-

cl R to L

-

BF

5

4

-

sd L

-

BF

compact Chassé to

L a small step - Chassé is almost on the spot

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1 COH

sd R

nil

BF

pressure step

take partial wt - right foot remains in place with heel on floor

2

2

COH

rec to L

nil

F

replace wt

3

3

COH

cl R

almost to L

nil

BF

4

&

COH

cl L to R

nil

BF

5

4

COH

sd R

nil

BF

compact Chassé to

R

a small step - Chassé is almost on the spot


MAN Start in Open Position facing the wall. [Step 1.] Place the left foot to the side, ball-flat. The right foot remains in place with partial weight and the heel lightly on the floor. [Step 2.] Recover to the right foot, flat. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Dance a compact Chassé to the left.

Cucaracha (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 11 - 48

LADY Start in Open Position facing the center of the hall. [Step 1.] Place the right foot to the side, ball-flat. The left foot remains in place with partial weight and the heel lightly on the floor. [Step 2.] Recover to the left foot, flat. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Dance a compact Chassé to the right.

GENERAL NOTES

Although Cucaracha are sometimes used in the Cha Cha Cha, they are primarily a rumba figure. The dance can take the pressure step in almost any direction, i.e., forward, diagonally forward and side, diagonally bk and side, etc. You can start the Cucaracha with either foot and use any number of repetitions. One dancer can be doing a Cucaracha while the other is dancing some other figure. The Chassé does not have to be compact. The dancer can use any Chassé that will fit the routine.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 40 - 136

S#7 2003

Curl (to Fan)

2 measures - 123- 123&4 Level of Difficulty 5

MAN

LOP fcng wall - Fwd L, rec R, bk L; bk R, rec L, sd R/cl, sd R;

LADY LOP fcng COH - Bk R, rec L, fwd R trng 5/8 LF [Curl]; fwd L, fwd R trng LF, bk L/XRIF, bk L;

MAN

Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn


1

1 WALL

fwd L

nil

BF

ckd fwd walk

lwr & extnd L arm trng ldng lady to stp bk

2

2

-

rec R

nil

BF

rplc wt

3

3

-

bk L

nil

B

- & 4 - retain wt - then F

delayed wt chg

raise lead hnds to assist lady’s LF turn - lwr lead hnds at end of turn

4

1

-

bk R

nil

BF ckd bkwd

walk

lead lady to dance twd LOD

5

2

-

rec L

nil

BF rplc wt

6

3

-

sd R

nil

BF

7

&

-

cl L

nil

B

8

4

-

sd R

nil

BF

compact sd

Chassé

LADY

Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn


1

1

COH

bk R

nil

BF ckd bkwd

walk

2

2

-

rec L

nil

BF

rplc wt

3

3

-

fwd R

B

-

& 4

- retain wt

5/8 LF

then F

end w/L crossed in front of R (Curl using slow & loose Spiral action)

4

1 DLW

fwd L

1/8 LF

BF

fwd walk

begin turning left face

5

2

LOD fwd R

3/8 LF

BF

fwd walk turning

after taking weight complete the left face turn

6

3

DRC

bk L

B

7

&

-

XRIF

BF

8

4 end DRW

bk L

1/8 LF

BF

bkwd Chassé

toed out - body turns more

Curl (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 40 - 137

S#7 2003


MAN

Start in Left Open facing Position facing the wall. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, ball/flat. leading lady to step back through tension in joined hands. [Step 2.] Recover onto the right foot, ball/flat. [Step 3.] Step back on the left foot [small step], ball/flat, as you raise the joined lead hands leading the lady’s slow left face turn [swivel]. Hold the right hand loosely at the lady’s waist. At the end of her turn lower the joined lead hands in front of the lady slightly above waist level. [Step 4.] Step back on the right foot [small step], ball/flat, with the left hand lead the lady toward LOD. [Step 5.] Recover to the left foot, ball/flat, as assist the lady’s left face turn with a firm lead arm and hand. [Steps 6, 7 & 8.] Compact Side Chassé R/L, R to end in Fan Position facing wall.

LADY Start in Left Open facing Position facing COH. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot, ball/flat. [Step 2.] Recover to the left foot, ball/flat. [Steps 3.] Step forward on the ball of the right foot slowly turning 5/8 left face [slow loose Spiral action]. The left foot will end crossed loosely in front of the right foot [without weight], then settle on the right foot. [Step 4.] Step forward on the left foot, ball/flat. [Step 5.] Step forward on the ball of the right foot then turn sharply to the left as you take full weight, ball-flat, to end facing toward RLOD. Your left leg will be forward after the turn. [Steps 6, 7 & 8.] Chassé backward L/R, L to end in Fan Position with left foot toed out, body facing DRW.

GENERAL NOTES The Curl is a unique form of Spiral. In Rumba it is danced more slowly than the Spiral, taking the full slow beat [two counts] to execute the turn, however, in the Cha Cha the action must be completed slightly faster [one and one-half counts]. Unlike the Spiral, the Curl ends with the left leg loosely crossed in front of the right and slightly extended whereas the Spiral ends with the left leg crossed rather tightly at the ankles. The Curl is generally considered to be the lady’s action. The Curl is normally danced with the turn executed on the lady’s right foot turning left face - rarely on the left foot turning right face. The Curl may also be danced from a Fan as well as a number of other positions. The essential characteristics will remain the same.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 2 - 21

Fan


MAN CP fcg wall - bk R, rec to L, sd R/cl L almost to R, sd R;

LADY CP fcg COH - fwd L, trng 1/4 left fc sd & bk R, bk L/lk RIFL, bk L;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

wall

bk R nil

BF

ckd bk walk

lower left arm

2

2

wall

rec to L

1/8 LF

BF

replace wt

release right hand trng lady LF

3

3

DLW

sd R

1/8 RF

BF

lead the lady with the left hand

4

&

wall

cl L

almost to R

nil

B

5

4

wall

sd R

nil

BF

Chassé to right

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1 COH

fwd L

nil

BF

ckd fwd walk

lowering of man's arm signals something other than bk basic

2

2

COH

bk & sd

R

1/4 LF

BF

bkwd walk

turn is between steps 1 & 2

3

3

RLOD

bk L

nil

B

4

&

RLOD

lk RIFL

nil

BF

Latin cross

5

4

RLOD

bk L

nil

BF

bkwd Chassé


MAN Start in Closed Dance Position facing the wall. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot, ball-flat, straightening the knee. As weight is taken lower the left arm to signal the lady to turn. [Step 2.] Recover to the left foot, ball-flat, in place. A slight left turn as you start to recover will cause the lady to turn left face. Straighten the knee as weight is taken and release the right hand from the lady. [Steps 3, 4 & 5] Chassé to the right.

Fan (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 2 - 22

LADY Start in Closed Dance Position facing center of the hall. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, ball-flat, straightening the knee. [Step 2.] Turn one quarter left face then step side and back on the right foot, ball-flat with a straight knee. [Step 3, 4 & 5.] Chassé backward.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure can also start with both hands joined or right hand to right hand. The man must release his right hand hold and assume a left to right hand hold. If the lady starts the figure from a hip twist her turn on step two will be one half a turn left face. The man can use the hip twist Chassé if he desires.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 21 - 77

Fencing Line (aka - Fence Line) 1 Measure - 123&4 Level of Difficulty 4

MAN Open Position fcng lady & WALL - XL fwd & across R, rec L, sd L/almost cl R to L, sd L;

LADY Open Position fcng man & COH - fwd & across R, rec L, sd R/almost cl L to R, sd R;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Directions

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

WALL

L fwd &

across R

1/4 RF

BF

ckd fwd walk

lead is thru jnd hnds - depress L leg -R remains mostly in pl - trailing hnds high - extend lead hnds fwd

2

2

RLOD

rec R

1/4 LF

BF

rep wgt

rec on R trng LF

3

3

WALL

sd L

nil

BF


4

&

-

half cl R to L

-

BF


5

4

-

sd L

-

BF

chassé to L

hips mvng to R, both legs strgtng - full stp

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Directions

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

COH

R fwd & across L

1/4 LF

BF

ckd fwd walk

depress R leg -L remains mostly in pl - trailing hnds high - extend lead hnds fwd

2

2

RLOD

rec L

1/4 RF

BF

rep wgt

rec on L trng RF

3

3

COH

sd R

nil

BF


4

&

-

half cl L to R

-

BF

chassé to R


5

4

-

sd R

-

BF


Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 21 - 78

Fencing Line (From Open Position)(Continued)


MAN Start in Open Position facing lady and WALL, man’s right & lady’s left hands joined. [Step 1.] Commence body turn to right and step across the left foot toward RLOD forward left foot, ball-flat, checking forward movement and depressing into left leg. R arm and joined hands extended level and to RLOD, free arm extended up and back. [Step 2.] Replace the weight back on the right foot, ball-flat turning to face lady. Return free arms to normal. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Finish with a Left Chassé, (left/right, left,).

LADY Start in Open Position facing man and center of the hall, lady’s left and man’s right hands joined. [Step 1.] Step across the left foot toward RLOD on right foot, checking the movement, ball-flat and depressing into right leg. Extend free R arm up and back. [Step 2.] Replace the weight back onto the left foot, ball-flat turning to face partner. Return free arms to normal. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Finish with a Right Chassé, (right/left, right).

GENERAL NOTES

This figure has been adapted from Rumba. The Fencing Line may also be danced from Fan (as in the basic Rumba figure) in which case the lead (through man’s left and lady’s right hand hold) turning the lady up to 3/8 to the right (man turning 1/8 to the left) on step one, the remaining steps being taken on the opposite foot from that described above. Use foot, leg, and hip action as described in Introduction Section of Cha Cha Cha.

OPTIONAL

Butterfly Position

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Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 7 - 33

Hand to Hand 1 measure - 123&4 Level of Difficulty 5

MAN OP fcg wall - Trng 1/4 LF bk L, trng 1/4 RF rec to R, sd L/cl R almost to L, sd L;

LADY OP fcg COH - Trng 1/4 RF bk R, trng 1/4 LF rec to L, sd R/cl L almost to R, sd R;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

wall

bk L

1/4 LF

BF

ck bk walk

trn before stpng, lead lady with right hand and arm

2

2

LOD

rec to R

1/4 RF

BF

replace wt

rep wgt on T then trn to fc, ld lady with R hnd & arm

3

3

wall

sd L

nil

BF

4

&

wall

cl R

almost to L

nil

B

5

4

wall

sd L

nil

BF

chassé to the left

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

COH

bk R

1/4 RF

BF

ck bk walk

turn before stepping

2

2

LOD

rec to L

1/4 LF

BF

replace wt

replace weight on toe then turn to face

3

3

COH

sd R

nil

BF

4

&

COH

cl L

almost to R

nil

B

5

4

COH

sd R

nil

BF

chassé to the right


MAN Start in Open Position facing the wall. [Step 1.] Take lady's left hand in your right hand. Bringing right hand and arm to the left between partner and self, turn left face and step back with a straight leg on the left foot, ball-flat. The right foot should remain in place. [Step 2.] Recover onto the right toe and bring the right hand and arm back to the right. This will create a turn to face your partner and the wall. When the turn is complete, lower to the heel with a straight leg. [Step 3, 4 & 5.] Chassé to the left.

Hand to Hand (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 7 - 34

LADY Start in Open Position facing the center of the hall. [Step 1.] As the man brings the arms through turn right face and step back on the right foot, ball-flat. The left foot should stay in place. [Step 2.] Recover onto the left toe. The man will pull the arms back through to turn you left to face the center of the hall. When the turn is complete, lower to the heel with a straight leg. [Step 3, 4 & 5.] Chassé to the right.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure can be danced off the opposite foot. Everything would be the exact opposite of the charted figure. Care must be taken by the man not to be over aggressive with his hand and arm movements. He must not jerk or pull the lady off her normal balance. When moving the hands and arms through to begin the figure, he should not push his hand in front of the lady. The hands do not control the figure they only signal the figure.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 9 - 39

Hockey Stick 2 measures - 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 6

MAN Fan Position fcg wall - fwd L, rec to R, sd L very small step/cl R almost to L, sd L very small step; bk R, Rec to L, trn 1/8 RF fwd R/lk LIBR, fwd R;

LADY Fan Position fcg RLOD - cl R to L, fwd L, fwd R/lk LIBR, fwd R; trn LF 1/8 fwd L, fwd R then trn 3/8 LF, trn 1/8 LF bk L/lk RIFL, bk L;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

wall

fwd L

nil

BF

ck fwd walk

2

2

wall

rec to R

nil

BF

replace wt

slight tug to lady's right hand and arm to start her moving forward between steps 1 & 2

3

3

wall

sd L a very small step

nil

BF

4

&

wall

cl R

almost to L

nil

BF

5

4

wall

sd L a very small step

nil

BF

compact Chassé to the left

Chassé must be very small so as not to move toward lady.

6

1

wall

bk R

nil

BF

ck bk walk

allow lady to go under raised left arm, poise must remain forward lady is not pulled backward as she walks away

7

2

wall

rec to L

nil

BF

replace wt

help lady to turn left face after she takes her step

8

3

wall

fwd R DRW

1/8 RF

BF

moving DRW with body still facing the wall

9

&

wall

lk LIBR

nil

BF

Latin cross

10

4

wall

fwd R DRW

nil

BF

forward chassé

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 9 - 40

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

RLOD

cl R to L

nil

BF

ft cl with wgt chg

2

2

RLOD

fwd L

nil

BF

fwd walk

3

3

RLOD

fwd R

nil

BF

4

&

RLOD

lk LIBR

nil

T

Latin cross

5

4

RLOD

fwd R

nil

BF

fwd

chassé

at man's left side or slightly in front of man

6

1

RLOD

fwd L

1/8 LF

BF

fwd walk

under raised arms

7

2

DRW

fwd R then trn LF

3/8 LF

BF

fwd walk turning

take forward step on toe then turn left face before lowering to heel

8

3

DLC

bk L

1/8 LF

B

turn between steps 7 & 8

9

&

COH

lk RIFL

nil

BF

Latin cross

10

4

COH

bk L

nil

BF

chassé bkwd


MAN Start in Fan Position facing the wall. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, ball-flat. The right foot remains almost in place. [Step 2.] Recover to the right foot, ball-flat. Tug gently the lady's right hand and arm to help her start forward before step. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Chassé to the left very compactly so as not to move toward the lady. Raise the left arm without hindering the lady's forward movement. The most often used arm position to end the Chassé with a window made with the man's left and the lady's right arms. [Step 6.] Step back on the right foot, ball-flat. Keep your poise well forward so the lady can walk away without being pulled back. [Step 7.] Recover to the left foot, ball-flat. Keep poise and left arm forward. As lady steps forward help her to turn left face by taking the joined hands over her head. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Chassé forward toward DRW.

LADY Start in Fan Position facing reverse line of dance. [Step 1.] Close the right foot to the left, ball-flat. Poise is forward. The foot is moving backward, however; the body should not move backward. [Step 2.] Step forward with the left foot, ball-flat. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Chassé forward, the joined hands and arms should be raised to allow you to go under them on your next step. [Step 6.] Turn left and step forward on the left foot, ball-flat, toward DRW. [Step 7.] Step forward on the right foot. As weight is taken on the toe start turning left face to face the man and lower to the heel. The man can help with the left turn by bringing the joined hands over your head but most of the action should be accomplished by yourself. Keeping the poise forward will help. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Chassé backward toward DRW.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 9 - 41

Hockey Stick (continued)

GENERAL NOTES

The lady can be in front of the man or at his left side at the end of step five. The factor controlling the position will be the shaping of the couple which is personal. Without strong shaping the lady should be in front of the man. Step six for the lady must be taken 1/8 to the left. She should turn then take to step. If she takes the step then turns she will be pulled back by the man or end up continuing along the same line she approached the man. It is called a Hockey Stick because that is the shape the lady traces along the floor. The Chassé that the man uses on steps three, four and five is very compact and does not move toward the lady. He may do a Rondé Chassé or use steps three, four and five of the Open Hip Twist. On steps six and seven the man must keep his poise forward. He is stepping back while the lady is walking forward and they have joined hands and arms. If the man takes his body back with his back step he will pull back on the lady and hinder her forward steps. The man must not "crank" the lady's arm on step seven. If he just takes the joined hands over the lady's head he will be giving her all the help she need to make her left turn. The Hockey Stick can end in Counter Promenade Position (Reverse Semi-Closed) if the man leads the lady to over turn on step seven. They would both then do a Forward Chassé toward reverse line of dance. There would be no change in the direction that the lady takes steps six and seven only the amount of turn on step seven.

CH - Fig 9 - 42

Hockey Stick (continued)

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 23 - 81

Lariat


MAN LOP fcng WALL with lady on R sd & raised jnd hnds - pass jnd hnds ovr head leading lady to circle RF around bk to fcng pos stp sd L, rec R, cl L/cl R, sd L; bk R, rec L, sd R/almost cl L, sd R;

LADY LOP fcng COH on mans R sd with raised jnd hnds - circle man RF stp fwd R, fwd L, fwd R/almost cl L, fwd R; fwd L, fwd R, sd L/almost cl R, sd L to end fcng man & COH;

MAN

Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn


Lead/Technique 1

1

WALL

sd L

nil

BF

ckd sd stp 2

2

-

rec R

-

BF

rep wgt

L arm and jnd hnds raised over lady’s R shldr with bdy trn & R sway - lead lady to circ RF bhnd bk - cont to lead lady to circ from R to L sd

3

3

-

cl L

-

B

4 & - cl R - BF

5

4

-

sd L

-

BF

Compact Chassé To

L

almost cl L to R, bdy returns to normal as L arm lwrs - end in L sd -by-sd pos

6

1

-

bk R

-

BF

ckd bkwd walk

cont to lead lady to circ RF steps 6 thru 10

7

2

-

rec L

-

BF

rep wgt

hips to L

8

3

-

cl R

-

BF

knee slgtly flexed and hips mvng to the R - half sized stp

9

&

-

cl L

-

BF

both knees slgtly flexed and hips under body - half sized stp

10

4

-

sd R

-

BF

compact Chassé To

R hips mvng to L, both legs strgtng - full stp end in CP

Lariat (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 23 - 82

LADY

Step #


Step & Direction

Amount of Turn


Lead/Technique 1

1

COH

fwd R

BF

fwd

walk trng

2

2

DLC

fwd L

BF

fwd

walk trng 3

3

LOD

fwd R

BF

4 & DLW almost cl L to R

1/2 trn to the R ovr steps 1 thru 5 BF

5

4

WALL

fwd R

BF

fwd chassé trng

with raised hnd circ RF bhnd man to end in L sd-by-sd pos with hand lowered

6

1

WALL

fwd L

BF

fwd

walk trng

continue RF circ in frnt of man

7

2

DRW

fwd R

BF

fwd

walk trng

hips to R

8

3

RLOD

fwd L

BF


9

&

DRC

almost cl R to L

1/2 trn

to the R ovr steps 6 thru 10

BF

both knees slgtly flexed and hips under body - half sized stp

10

4

COH

sd & fwd L

BF

fwd chassé trng

hips mvng to R, both legs strgtng - full stp - end in CP


MAN Start in LOP facing the WALL with lady to right side and facing opposite direction with body turn and right sway, left arm raised and joined hands over lady’s right shoulder. [Step 1.] Step side left, ball/flat, leading lady to circle RF behind back. [Step 2.] Continue right face circle lead as replace of weight to the right foot, ball/flat is, start return of body to neutral. The left foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel, leg straight. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Continue right face circle lead while dancing a compact Chassé To The Left (close left/close right, side left) lowering left arm to end with Lady to Left Side-By-Side Position. [Step 6.] Continue leading lady to circle right face and take a small step back on the right foot with R shoulder leading, checking the movement, ball/flat. The leg will straighten and the hips will move to the right. The left foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel. [Step 7.] Continue right face circle lead and replace the weight on to the left foot, ball/flat, returning shoulders to neutral. When taking weight, the leg should straighten and the hips should move to the left. The right foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Continue right face circle lead while dancing a compact Chassé To The Right (close right/close left, side right) to end in normal Closed Position.

LADY Start in LOP facing center of the hall to left side of Man with R arm and joined hands raised over right shoulder. Complete one full turn to the right over steps 1 thru 10, to end in normal Closed Position facing COH. [Step 1.] Toeing out, step forward on the right foot with left side leading, ball/flat. The leg will straighten and the hips will move to the right.


CH - Fig 23 - 83

The left foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel. [Step 2.] Toeing in, step forward on the left foot with left side leading, ball/flat. The leg will straighten and the hips will move to the left. The right foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] With the right leg moving forward and left side leading, accomplish a Forward Chassé R/L, R. [Step 6.] Toeing in, step forward on the left foot with left side leading, ball/flat. The leg will straighten and the hips will move to the left. The right foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel. [Step 7.] Toeing out, step forward on the right foot with left side leading, ball/flat. The leg will straighten and the hips will move to the right. The left foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] With the left leg moving forward, accomplish a Forward Chassé L/R, L to end in normal Closed Dance Position.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure has been adapted from the Rope Spin (Rumba) by excluding the preceding Spiral action and only dancing the circle walk action of the Rope Spin. The Lariat may be transformed into a Rope Spin by changing the lady’s last step of the preceding figure [left foot] into a Spiral. This is accomplished by the Man releasing the hold with his right hand, swaying to right (lowering right shoulder) while raising the lead hand to lead the lady to Spiral to her right (turn strongly to right on the ball of her left foot) ending with lady to mans right side. Both the Lariat and the Rope Spin dance well following any figure in which the lady is turning right face, such as the Natural Top or the Alemana. Use foot, leg, and hip action as described in Introduction Section of Cha Cha Cha.

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CH - Fig 23 - 84

Cha Cha Cha

CH – Fig 34 - 118 S#6 2002

Natural Top Full Natural Top (also known as) 3 Measures - 123&4 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 6

MAN CP fcg WALL, feet apart w/R ft free - XRIB trng RF, sd L trng RF, XRIB trng RF/sd L trng RF, XRIB trng RF; sd L trng RF, XRIB trng RF, sd L trng RF/XRIB, sd L trng RF; XRIB trng RF, sd L trng RF, XRIB trng RF/sd L trng RF, cl R;

LADY CP fcg COH, feet apart w/L ft free - Sd L trng RF, XRIF trng RF, sd L trng RF/XRIF trng RF, sd L trng RF; XRIF trng RF, sd L trng RF, XRIF trng RF trng RF/sd L trng RF, XRIF trng RF; Sd L trng RF, XRIF trng RF, sd L trng RF/XRIF trng RF, cl L;

MAN Step #


Step & Directions

Amount of Turn


1 1 WL XRIB 1/8* RF


2 2 - sd L “ BF sd wlk trng

retain CP throughout – * the trn on each stp 1 thru 14 is slightly more than 1/8

3 3 - XRIB “ BF

4 & - sd L “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

5 4 DLC XRIB “ BF

6 1 - sd L “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

7 2 - XRIB “ BF

8 3 - sd L “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

9 & RLOD XRIB “ BF

10 4 - sd L “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

11 1 - XRIB “ BF

12 2 - sd L “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

13

3 DLW XRIB “

BF

14

& - sd L “

BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

15

4 end fcg

WL

cl R

slt RF

BF

end in CP fcg WL

Natural Top (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH – Fig 34 - 119 S#6 2002

LADY Step #


Step & Directions

Amount of Turn


1 1 COH sd L 1/8* RF


2 2 - XRIF “ BF sd wlk trng


3 3 - sd L “ BF

4 & - XRIF “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

5 4 DRW sd L “ BF

6 1 - XRIF “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

7 2 - sd L “ BF

8 3 - XRIF “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

9 & LOD sd L “ BF

10 4 - XRIF “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

11 1 - sd L “ BF

12 2 - XRIF “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

13

3 DRC sd L “

BF

14

& - XRIF “

BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

15

4 end fcg

COH

cl L

slt RF

BF

end in CP fcg COH


MAN Start facing partner and wall in CP with left foot to side, right foot free. Retain CP throughout the figure. [Step 1.] Place right toe to left heel on the ball of the foot turning right face, then flat as commence step 2. [Step 2.] Step side on left foot turning right face (ball-flat). (Steps 3, 4, 5 - Chasse turning right face) Place right toe near left heel on the ball of the foot then flat as/step side on left foot (ball-flat), place right toe near left heel on the ball of the foot then flat as commence step 6. [Step 6.] Step side on left foot turning right face (ball-flat). [Step 7.] Place right toe to left heel on the ball of the foot then flat as commence step 8. (Steps 8, 9, 10 - Chasse turning right face) Step side on left foot (ball-flat)/place right toe near left heel on the ball of the foot then flat as, step side on left foot (ball-flat). [Step 11.] Place right toe to left heel on the ball of the foot turning right face, then flat as commence step 12. [Step 12.] Step side on left foot turning right face (ball-flat). (Steps 13, 14, 15 - Chasse turning right face) Place right toe near left heel on the ball of the foot then flat as/step side on left foot turning right face (ball/flat), close right foot to left in CP facing the wall.


CH – Fig 34 - 120 S#6 2002

LADY Start facing partner and center of the hall with right foot to side, left foot free. Retain CP throughout the figure. [Step 1.] Step side on left foot turning right face (ball-flat). [Step 2.] Cross right foot in front of left (toed out on ball of foot) turning right face, then flat as commence step 3. (Steps 3, 4, 5 - Chasse turning right face) Step side on left foot (ball-flat)/cross right foot in front of left (toed out on ball of foot) then flat as, step side on left foot (ball-flat). [Step 6.] Cross right foot in front of left (toed out on ball of foot) turning right face, then flat as commence step 7. [Step 7.] Step side on left foot turning right face (ball-flat). (Steps 8, 9, 10 - Chasse turning right face) Cross right foot in front of left (toed out on ball of foot) turning right face then flat as/step side on left foot turning right face (ball-flat), cross right foot in front of left (toed out on ball of foot) turning right face then flat as commence step 11. [Step 11.] Step side on left foot turning right face (ball-flat). [Step 12.] Cross right foot in front of left (toed out on ball of foot) turning right face then flat as commence step 13. (Steps 13, 14, 15 - Chasse turning right face) Step side on left foot turning right face (ball-flat) as/ cross right foot in front of left (toed out on ball of foot) then flat as commence step 15, close left foot to right in CP facing the center of hall.

GENERAL NOTES The figure turns right face continuously on each step and normally completes up to 2 1/2 turns, around a fixed point on the floor, using 15 steps. A simple and common entry to the Natural Top is the “Half Basic” (see Fig. 1). On steps 3, 5, and 9 (for the man) the right toe will move toward the left heel, however the tempo generally does not allow time for a complete placement of the right toe to the left heel in the same manner as danced on steps 1, 7, and 11. It is not necessary for the heel of the right foot to fully lower to the floor and should never lower until the left foot begins to move. Often only steps 11 through 15 are danced. This truncated or short form of the figure is cued “Natural Top” to distinguish it from the full 15 step figure.


CH – Fig 34 - 121 S#6 2002

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 3 - 23

S#5 2001

New York (Check in Counter Promenade)

1 measure - 123&4 Level of difficulty 5

MAN OP fcng ptnr and wall - trng RF thru L to LOP, trng LF rec R to fc ptnr, sd L/cl R to L, sd L;

LADY OP fcng ptnr and COH - trng LF thru R to LOP, trng LF rec L to fc ptnr, sd R/cl L to R, sd R;

MAN Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

wall

fwd L

1/4 RF

BF

ckd fwd walk

release right hand hold on previous step and lead lady to LOP with left hand - trn before stepping fwd

2

2

RLOD

rec R

BF

rplc wt

3

3

DRW

sd L

BF

4

&

DRW

cl R to L

B

5

4

wall

sd L

1/4 LF trn over steps 2-4

BF

sd

chassé

trn begins as wt chgs to R - trn is lead with L arm left hand will release if continuing with another New York and right hand will take lady's left

LADY Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of

Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

COH

fwd R

1/4 LF

BF

ckd fwd walk

maintain right hand in man's left - trn before stepping fwd

2

2

RLOD

rec to L

BF

rplc wt

3

3

DRC

sd R

BF

4

&

DRC

cl L to R

B

5

4

COH

sd L

1/4 RF trn over steps 2-4

BF

sd chassé

right to left hand hold will release and left to right will be made if New York is continued

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 3 - 24 S#5 2001

New York (continued)


MAN Start in Open Position facing partner and the wall. [Step 1.] Turning sharply to the right to face reverse line of dance, step forward on the left foot, ball flat, checking your forward movement. This step should not be long or aggressive as you are checking the movement. The lady is lead to turn to face reverse line of dance with the left hand and arm. Take care not to over lead the lady or to invade her space with your arm. [Step 2.] Recover back onto the right foot, ball flat, beginning to turn to the left to face your partner. The turn will be lead with the left hand and arm and be completed over the next three steps. [Step 3.] Step side on the left foot, ball flat, continuing to turn to face your partner. [Step 4.] Close the right foot to the left foot on the ball of the foot. [Step 5.] Step side on the left foot, ball flat, facing your partner. The left hand will have assumed whatever hold is necessary for the next figure.

LADY Start in Open Position facing partner and COH. [Step 1.] Turning sharply to the left to face reverse line of dance, step forward on the right foot, ball flat, checking your forward movement. This step should not be long or aggressive as you are checking the movement. The man will lead a turn to face reverse line of dance with his left hand and arm. [Step 2.] Recover back onto the left foot, ball flat, beginning to turn to the right to face your partner. The turn will be lead with the man's left hand and arm and be completed over the next three steps. [Step 3.] Step side on the right foot, ball flat, continuing to turn to face your partner. [Step 4.] Close the left foot to the right foot on the ball of the foot. [Step 5] Step side on the right foot, ball flat, facing your partner.

GENERAL NOTES When dancing the New York the length of the first step (checked forward walk) should be controlled such that the step will be taken ball flat. The body should remain slightly behind the center of the foot to "check" the forward motion. The lead hand should be slightly above waist level, half extended, with forearm parallel to the floor. The free arm can be extended outward in line with the shoulder as the step is taken. A swiveling action will occur on the standing foot immediately preceding the first step. As the recovery step (step 2) is taken the body will commence the turn to a facing position and the lead will be felt through the lead hands. If the first step of the following figure is to be danced facing the partner then the arms will be retracted as the chassé is danced. They should be held below shoulder level and forward of the shoulder line. This is to show a "closed" or facing movement follows. If the following figure is to be danced into a turn then this is normally suggested by an open and slightly higher arm line (as in butterfly). The lead will follow through to show the direction of the next step. The New York is frequently followed by a second New York danced in the opposite direction and with opposite footwork. In this case the footwork would be as follows: Man – The first step is forward and across with the right foot to face LOD and continue to dance the lady’s steps as defined above. Lady – The first step is forward and across with the left foot to face LOD and continue to dance the man’s steps as defined above.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 19 - 69

Basic Movement (From Open Facing Position)


MAN OP fcng lady & WALL - fwd L, rec R, bk L/cross R in front L, bk L; bk R, rec L, fwd R/cross L in back of R, fwd R;

LADY OP fcng man & COH - bk R, rec L, fwd R/cross L in back of R, fwd R; fwd L, rec R, bk L/cross R in front L, bk L;

MAN

Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

WALL

fwd L

nil

BF

ck fwd walk

L shldr lead L toed out -R in pl heel released, leg strgt

2

2

-

rec R

-

BF

rep wgt

ft & leg strgt - L shldr returns to normal

3

3

-

bk L

-

B

T trnd out - L shldr leading

4

&

-

XRIFL

-

BF

both knees flexed on lk - wgt equal on both ft

5

4

-

bk L

-

BF

bk Cha Cha lk

T trnd out - both legs strgt

6

1

-

bk R

-

BF

ck bkwd walk

R shldr lead R toed out -L in pl heel released & leg strgt

7

2

-

rec L

-

BF

rep wgt

ft &leg strgt -R shldr returns to normal -

8

3

-

fwd R

-

BF

T trnd out - R shldr leading

9

&

-

XLIBR

-

B


10

4

-

fwd R

-

BF

fwd Cha Cha lk


Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 19 - 70

Basic Movement (From Open Facing Position) (continued)

LADY

Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

COH

bk R

nil

BF

ck bkwd walk

R shldr lead R toed out -L in pl heel released - leg strgt

2

2

-

rec L

-

BF

rep wgt

ft & leg strgt -R shldr returns to normal -

3

3

-

bk R

-

B

T trnd out - R shldr leading

4

&

-

XLIBR

-

BF


5

4

-

bk R

-

BF

fwd Cha Cha lk


6

1

-

bk L

-

BF

ck fwd walk

L shldr lead L toed out -R in pl heel released & leg strgt

7

2

-

rec R

-

BF

rep wgt

ft & leg strgt -L shldr returns to normal

8

3

-

fwd L

-

BF

T trnd out - L shldr lead

9

&

-

XRIBL

-

B


10

4

-

fwd L

-

BF

bk Cha Cha lk



MAN

Start in Open Position facing lady and COH. The figure is normally performed without hand hold in which case the lead is indicated by shoulder positions only. (see General Notes). [Step 1.] Moving forward through the body step forward left foot with L shoulder leading, toeing out, ball/flat, checking forward movement. When taking full weight, straighten the leg and allow the hips to move to the left. The right foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel, leg straight. [Step 2.] Replace the weight back onto the right foot, ball/flat, returning shoulders to neutral. When taking weight, the leg should straighten and the hips should move to the right. The left foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel, leg straight. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] With the left leg moving back and L shoulder leading, accomplish a back Cha Cha Lock LRL (chassé lock). [Step 6.] Toeing out, step back on the right foot with R shoulder leading, checking the movement, ball/flat. The leg will straighten and the hips will move to the right. The left foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel, leg straight. [Step 7.] Replace the weight forward onto the left foot, ball/flat, returning shoulders to neutral. When taking weight, the leg should straighten and the hips should move to the left. The right foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel, leg straight. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] With the right leg moving forward and R shoulder leading, accomplish a forward Cha Cha Lock RLR (chassé lock).

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 19 - 71


LADY Start in Open Position facing man and WALL. The figure is normally performed without hand hold in which case the lead is indicated by shoulder positions only. (see General Notes). [Step 1.] Toeing out, step back on the right foot with R shoulder leading, checking the movement, ball/flat. The leg will straighten and the hips will move to the right. The left foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel, leg straight. [Step 2.] Replace the weight forward onto the left foot, ball/flat, returning the shoulders to neutral. When taking weight, the leg should straighten and the hips should move to the left. The right foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel, leg straight. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] With the right leg moving forward and R shoulder leading, accomplish a forward Cha Cha Lock RLR (Chassé Lock). [Step 6.] Moving forward through the body step forward left foot with L shoulder leading, toeing out, ball/flat, checking forward movement. When taking full weight, straighten the leg and allow the hips to move to the left. The right foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel, leg straight. [Step 7.] Replace the weight back onto the right foot, ball/flat, returning the shoulders to neutral. When taking weight, the leg should straighten and the hips should move to the right. The left foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel, leg straight. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] With the left leg moving back, accomplish a back Cha Cha Lock LRL (Chassé Lock).

GENERAL NOTES

This figure is danced in a nearly straight line forward and back. Alignment of the figure may be to the wall, to line of dance or any other alignment as suitable to the routine. As an alternative the figure may be danced from Left Open Facing with elbows retracted and hands held slightly above waist level, in which case the lead may be accomplished thru tension in joined M's L hand and W's R hand however care should be taken to perform the proper shoulder leads regardless. The figure should be described as an Open Full Basic. Either half of the figure may be danced independently in which case the first half would be described as an Open Fwd Basic and the second half would be described as an Open Back Basic.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 19 - 72


Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 6 - 31

Open Break 1 measure - 123&4 Level of Difficulty 5

MAN

OP fcg wall - bk L, rec to R, sd L/cl R almost to L, sd L;

LADY

OP fcg COH - bk R, rec to L, sd R/cl L almost to R, sd R;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

wall

bk L

nil

BF

bk ck

lead lady with left hand

2

2

wall

rec to R

nil

BF

replace

wt

lead lady with left hand

3

3

wall

sd L

nil

BF

4

&

wall

cl R

almost

to L

nil

B

5

4

wall

sd L

nil

BF

Chassé

to the

left

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

COH

bk R

nil

BF

bk ck

2

2

COH

rec to L

nil

BF

replace

wt

3

3

COH

sd R

nil

BF

4

&

COH

cl L

almost

to R

nil

B

5

4

COH

sd R

nil

BF

Chassé

to the

right

Open Break (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 6 - 32

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION MAN

Start in Open Position facing the wall with lead hands joined. [Step 1.] With a

slight push with the left hand to signal the lady to step back, step back on the left

foot, ball-flat, straightening the knee. Retain the left to right hand hold. The right

foot should not move towards the left. [Step 2.] Recover to the right foot, ball-flat,

and with a straight leg. A gentle tug on the lady's right hand will signal her to

recover. [Step 3, 4 & 5.] Chassé to the left.

LADY

Start in Open Position facing the center of the hall with lead hands joined. [Step 1.]

When the man signals with a slight push on the hand, step back on the right foot,

ball-flat, and with a straight leg. The left foot should not move toward the right.

[Step 2.] When the man tugs, recover to the left foot, ball-flat, with a straight leg.

[Step 3, 4 & 5.] Chassé to the right.

GENERAL NOTES

As both dancers are stepping back from each other on step one, it must be kept

small. This will keep the distance between them reasonable for comfortable dancing.

As an option the man can lower on his right leg on step one and recover upright on

step two as the lady does her normal back and recover. They would both then do the

Chassé.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 17 - 61

Open Hip Twist (with Fan Ending) 2 measure - 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 6

MAN Op fcng position fcng wall - fwd L, rec onto R, bk L/pull R bk, cl L to R toe to instep; bk R, rec onto L, Chassé to right R/L, R;

LADY Op fcng position fcng COH - bk R, rec onto L, chassé fwd R/L, R then trn RF to LOD; fwd L, fwd R then trn RF to RLOD, Chassé bk L/R, L;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

wall

fwd L

nil

BF

ck fwd walk

Lead lady to step back through left arm and the body.

2

2

wall

rec to R in place

nil

BF

rplc wt

3

3

wall

bk L

nil

B

4

&

wall

R slipped bkwd

nil

F

Left arm lowered so left elbow is near left hip.

5

4

wall

toe of L cl to instep of R

nil

BF

Mod bkwd

Chassé Provide a strong left arm for the lady to use for her turn.

6

1

wall

bk R

nil

BF

bkwd walk

The lady is moving to your left so do not pull her in your direction.

7

2

wall

rec to L in place

nil

BF

rplc wt

8

3

wall

sd R

nil

BF

Maintain handhold with the lady but do not push or pull on her.

9

&

wall

cl L

almost to R

nil

BF

10

4

wall

sd R

1/8

LF btw 9 & 10

BF

Chassé to the right

Turn slightly LF to shape to the lady.

.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 17 - 62

Open Hip Twist (continued)

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwor

k

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

COH

bk R

nil

BF

bkwd walk

2

2

COH

rec to L in place

nil

BF

rplc wt

3

3

COH

fwd R

nil

BF

4

&

COH

L in bk of R

nil

B

5

4

COH

fwd R

1/4 RF

BF

fwd chassé R foot

Leaning into the man's left arm turn sharply to the right after taking weight.

6

1

LOD

fwd L

start LF

BF

fwd walk

Begin turning left face.

7

2

DLC

fwd R

3/8 LF btw 6 & 7

BF

fwd walk turning

After taking weight complete the left face turn.

8

3

RLOD

bk L

nil

B

9

&

RLOD

R in front

of L

nil

BF

10

4

RLOD

bk L

1/8 LF btw

9 & 10

BF

bkwd

Chassé

The left turn is mostly shaping of the body to the left.


MAN Start in Open Facing Position facing the wall. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot, ball/flat, checking the forward motion. Lead the lady to step back with a solid left arm through the body. Do not push the lady backward with the arm alone. [Step 2.] Recover back onto the right foot that remains almost in place, ball/flat. [Step 3.] Begin the modified backward chassé by stepping back on the left toe. [Step 4.] Slip the right foot backward, a small amount, on the flat of the foot. [Step 5.] Close the left foot to the right with the left toe at the right instep, ball/flat. The left arm should be bent so that the elbow is near the hip. The arm must be held firm so that the lady can use it for an aid in her hip twist. [Step 6.] Step back on the right foot, ball/flat. Do not pull the lady with you as she is moving to your left. [Step 7.] Recover onto the left, in place, ball/flat. Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Chassé, to the right. On the last step, turn slightly to the left to shape to the lady.

LADY Start in Open Facing Position facing COH. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot, ball/flat. [Step 2.] Recover onto the left foot, in place, ball/flat. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Chassé forward, on the right foot. After taking weight on the third step of the chassé, using the man's left arm, turn sharply to the right (hip twist). [Step 6.] Step forward on the left foot, turning very slightly to the left, ball/flat. [Step 7.] Step forward on the right foot

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 17 - 63


then turn sharply to the left as you take full weight so that you end facing RLOD with your left leg in front of your right, ball then flat after the turn. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Chassé backward, with the left foot. Shape slightly to the left, on the last step.

GENERAL NOTES The figure is written as the book figure is described. It ends in the Fan Position. There are other options that can be made in the second half the figure at the discretion of the choreographers. The man may substitute a Rondé Chassé for step 3, 4 and 5. The man must not try to force the lady's Hip Twist or try to control her direction on step 6.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 17 - 64


Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 25 - 89

Opening Out (to Right and Left) 2 Measures - 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 4

MAN CP fcg WALL - Fwd L, rec R, cl L/cl R, sd L; sd R, rec L, cl R/cl L, sd R;

LADY CP fcg COH - Bk R trng RF, rec L trng LF, sd R/cl L, sd R; bk L trng LF, rec R trng RF, sd L/cl R, sd L;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Directions

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

WALL

fwd L

nil

BF

ckd fwd wlk

As step fwd trn upper bdy RF ldng W to trn RF.

2

2

DRW

rec R

nil

BF

rplc wt

Comm ret of bdy to neutral ldng W to trn LF

3

3

WALL

cl L

nil

BF

4

&

-

cl R

nil

BF

5

4

-

sd L

nil

BF

compact chassé to left

Pl L hnd at W's R shldr blade

6

1

-

sd R

nil

BF

pressure step

stp sd trng upper bdy LF ld W to trn LF. Rel R sd hld.

7

2

DLW

rec L

nil

BF

rplc wt

Comm ret of bdy to neutral retracting L sd hld ldng W to trn RF.

8

3

WALL

cl R

nil

BF

9

&

-

cl L

nil

BF

End in normal CP

10

4

-

sd R

nil

BF

compact chassé to right

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 25 - 90

Opening Out (to Right and Left)

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

COH

bk R

up to 1/2 RF

BF

ckd bk walk

Swvl RF on L to stp bk R trng up to 1/2 RF.

2

2

wall

rec L

BF

fwd

walk trng

Comm ret to fcg pos.

3

3

LOD

Sd & fwd R

up to 1/2 RF trn

BF

4

&

COH

half cl L

over steps 2 thru 5

BF

Pl R hnd at M's L shldr

5

4

COH

sd R

BF

chassé to the right turning

6

1

COH

bk L

up to 1/2 LF

BF

Checked bk walk

Swivel LF on R to step back L turning up to 1/2 LF.

7

2

wall

rec R

BF

fwd walk turning

Commence return to facing position.

8

3

RLOD

sd & fwd L

BF

9

&

COH

half cl R

BF

chassé to the left turning

End in normal CP

10

4

COH

sd L

up to 1/2 RF trn over steps 7 thru 10

BF


MAN Start facing the wall in Closed Dance Position. [Step 1.] As step forward L, ball/flat, lower and extend lead hands rotating upper body to the right leading the lady to turn RF. Relax right side hold to allow freedom of movement for the lady. [Step 2.] Return weight onto the right foot, ball/flat, start return of body to neutral while retracting right side hold assisting the lady to commence a LF turn. The left foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Continue with compact Chassé To The Left (cl/cl, sd) placing left arm at lady's right shoulder blade. [Step 6.] Step side on the right foot, ball/flat (pressure step) turning the upper body to the left. Release the right side hold and relax the left side hold allowing the lady to turn LF. The left foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel. [Step 7] Retract the left side hold, leading the lady to commence a RF turn, as replace the weight onto the left foot, ball/flat. The right foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Continue with compact Chassé To The Right (cl/cl, sd) to end in normal Closed Position.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 25 - 91

Opening Out (to Right and Left)

LADY Start facing center of the hall in Closed Position. [Step 1.] Swivel RF on the left foot to step back R, ball/flat turning up to 1/2 RF. Release the heel of the left foot. The upper body will normally turn more in order to accentuate the appearance of a full opening position. [Step 2.] Commence return to facing position as return weight to the left foot, ball/flat. The right foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Complete the left face turn to face partner as dance a chassé R/L, R. As the chassé is being danced place the right hand on the backside of the man's shoulder. [Step 6.] Swivel LF on the right foot to step back L turning up to 1/2 LF. The right foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel. [Step 7.] Commence return to facing position as return weight to the right foot, ball/flat. The left foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Complete the right face turn to face partner as dance a chassé L/R, L to end in normal Closed Position.

GENERAL NOTES There are two forms of the Opening Out to the Right as described following: Advanced Opening Out (as described) - this form of the Opening Out is the same as that used in the Closed Hip Twist. Natural Opening Out - in which case the man dances a Cucaracha to the left.

If only the first measure (Opening Out to the Right) is to be danced then the couple will normally return to Closed Dance Position as the chassé to the left is executed. In this case the "Lead/Technique" for steps 3 through 5 would be to return to normal Closed Dance Position. The Opening Out to the Left may be danced retaining "normal hold" by dancing the lady to a Counter Promenade Position (Reverse Semi-closed) on step 6. In this case, due to the fact that the man has retained a right side hold, the lady's turn will normally be restricted to 3/8 turn or less. The "Cuddle" is an adaptation of the Opening Out figure. The essential difference is the arm work in that the couple will wrap their arms around each other during the Chassé (lady's arms to man's shoulders, man's arms beneath the lady's, hands at the lady's shoulder blades). Use foot, leg, and hip action as described in Introduction Section of Cha Cha Cha.

13.00b_CH_Intro.doc

CH - Fig 25 - 92

Opening Out (to Right and Left) Cha Cha Cha

Cha Cha Cha

CH – Fig 38 - 130 S#6 2002

Reverse Top Full Reverse Top (also known as) 3 Measures - 123&4 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 7

MAN CP fcg WALL, feet close w/R ft free – Fwd & sd R trng LF, swvl LF on L, fwd & sd R trng LF/swvl LF on L, fwd & sd R trng LF; swvl LF on L, fwd & sd R trng LF, swvl LF on L/fwd & sd R trng LF, swvl LF on L; fwd & sd R trng LF, swvl LF on L, fwd & sd R trng LF/swvl LF on L, sd R;

LADY CP fcg COH, feet close w/L ft free - XLIB, bk & sd R, XLIB/bk & sd R, XLIB; bk & sd R, XLIB, bk & sd R/XLIB, bk & sd R; XLIB, bk & sd R, XLIB/bk & sd R, sd L;

MAN Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Directions

Amount

of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1 WL fwd & sd R 1/8* LF

BF toed out

2 2 - swvl on L “ B then F L heel to R toe

retain CP throughout – ball of L ft remains in plc on stps 1-14 - * the trn is slightly more than 1/8 on steps 1 - 14

3 3 - fwd & sd R “ BF

4 & - swvl on L “ B then F

repeat steps 1 & 2

5 4 DLC fwd & sd R “ BF

6 1 - swvl on L “ B then F

repeat steps 1 & 2

7 2 - fwd & sd R “ BF


repeat steps 1 & 2

9 & RLOD fwd & sd R “ BF


repeat steps 1 & 2

11 1 - fwd & sd R “ BF


repeat steps 1 & 2

13

3 DLW fwd & sd R “

BF

14

& - swvl on L “

B then F

repeat steps 1 & 2

15

4 end fcg

WL

sd R

slt LF

BF

end in CP fcg WL

Reverse Top (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH – Fig 38 - 131 S#6 2002

LADY Step

#

Timing Facing

Alignment

Step &

Directions

Amount

of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1 COH XLIB 1/8* LF

BF toe of L to heel of R

2 2 - bk & sd R “ BF sd wlk trng


3 3 - XLIB “ BF

4 & - bk & sd R “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

5 4 DRW XLIB “ BF

6 1 - bk & sd R “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

7 2 - XLIB “ BF

8 3 - bk & sd R “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

9 & LOD XLIB “ BF

10 4 - bk & sd R “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

11 1 - XLIB “ BF

12 2 - bk & sd R “ BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

13

3 DRC XLIB “

BF

14

& - bk & sd R “

BF

repeat steps 1 & 2

15

4 end fcg

COH

sd L

slt LF

BF

end in CP fcg COH


MAN Start facing partner and wall in CP with feet close together, right foot free. Ball of left foot remains on one spot throughout the figure - retain CP while turning left face. [Step 1.] Step forward and side on the right foot turning left face. [Step 2.] Swivel on the ball of the left foot turning left face to end with the heel of the left foot in front of the right toe [ball then flat]. [Steps 3, 4, 5 - Chasse turning left face] Step forward and side on the right foot turning left face/swivel on the ball of the left foot turning left face to end with the heel of the left foot in front of the right toe [ball then flat], step forward and side on the right foot turning left face. [Step 6.] Swivel on the ball of the left foot turning left face to end with the heel of the left foot in front of the right toe [ball then flat]. [Step 7.] Step forward and side on the right foot turning left face. [Steps 8, 9, 10 - Chasse turning left face] Swivel on the ball of the left foot turning left face to end with the heel of the left foot in front of the right toe [ball then flat]/step forward and side on the right foot turning left face, swivel on the ball of the left foot turning left face to end with the heel of the left foot in front of the right toe [ball then flat]. [Step 11.] Step forward and side on the right foot turning left face. [Step 12.] Swivel on the ball of the left foot turning left face to end with the heel of the left foot in front of the right toe [ball then flat]. [Steps 13, 14, 15 - Chasse turning left face] Step forward and side on the right foot turning left face/swivel on the ball of the left foot turning left face to end with the heel of the left foot in front of the right toe [ball then flat], step side on the right


CH – Fig 38 - 132 S#6 2002

foot turning left face to CP facing the WL.

LADY Start facing partner and COH in CP with feet close together, left foot free. Retain CP turning left face throughout the figure. [Step 1.] Cross left foot behind the right turning left face with the toe of left to the heel of right foot (ball-flat). [Step 2.] Step back and side on right foot turning left face. [Steps 3, 4, 5 - Chasse turning left face] Cross left foot behind the right turning left face with the toe of left to the heel of right foot (ball-flat]/step back and side on right foot turning left face, cross left foot behind the right turning left face with the toe of left to the heel of right foot (ball-flat). [Step 6.] Step back and side on right foot turning left face. [Step 7.] Cross left foot behind the right turning left face with the toe of left to the heel of right foot (ball-flat). [Steps 8, 9, 10 - Chasse turning left face] Step back and side on right foot turning left face/cross left foot behind the right turning left face with the toe of left to the heel of right foot (ball-flat), step back and side on right foot turning left face. [Step 11.] Cross left foot behind the right turning left face with the toe of left to the heel of right foot (ball-flat). [Step 12.] Step back and side on right foot turning left face. [Steps 13, 14, 15 - Chasse turning left face] Cross left foot behind the right turning left face with the toe of left to the heel of right foot (ball-flat]/step back and side on right foot turning left face, side left turning left face (ball-flat) to CP facing the center of hall.

GENERAL NOTES The figure turns left face continuously on each step and normally completes up to 2 1/2 turns, around a fixed point on the floor [ball of man’s left foot], using 15 steps. A simple and common entry to the Reverse Top is the Opening Out to the right ended with a slight left face turn on step 5 [See Fig 25 steps 1-5].


CH – Fig 38 - 133 S#6 2002

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 27 - 95

Reverse Underarm Turn


MAN Lop fcng WALL - fwd L trng 1/8 RF, rec R trng 1/8 LF, sd L/cl R, sd L;

LADY LOP fcng COH - fwd R trng 3/8 LF, rec L trng 1/2 LF, sd R trng 1/8 LF/cl L, sd R;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

WALL

fwd L

1/8 RF

BF

ckd

fwd wlk

fwd outsd lady's L sd raise jnd hnds to ld lady's LF trn

2

2

DRW

rec R

1/8 LF

BF

rep wgt

cont CCW ld with jnd hnds

3

3

WALL

sd L

nil

BF

4

&

-

almost cl R to L

-

BF

5

4

-

sd L

-

BF

L chassé

ret to normal hld as chasse to the L

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

COH

X R over L twd RLOD

1/8 LF on L 1/4 LF on R

BF

fwd

wlk trng

strt LF trn on L XRIFL with T ptg twd RLOD cont trng on R as wgt is taken - L ft remains in pl

2

2

DLW

rec L

1/2 LF

BF

rep wgt

cont. trng as wgt is rep to L

3

3

DLC

sd R

1/8 LF

BF

4

&

COH

almost cl L to R

nil

BF

5

4

-

sd R

-

BF

R chassé

comp trn on stp 3 as chasse to the R

Reverse Underarm Turn (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 27 - 96


MAN Start in left Open Position facing lady and WALL. [Step 1.] Step forward on left turning 1/8 right face turning, leading the lady to dance an Under Arm Turn to the left under joined lead hands. [Step 2.] Continue to lead lady’s left face turn and replace the weight on to the right foot, ball/flat, turning 1/8 left face to end facing the WALL. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Complete the lead of the lady’s left face turn as chassé to the left.

LADY Start in left Open Position facing man and COH. [Step 1.] Dance a Spot Turn to the left under joined lead hands. Start a left face turn on the left foot turning 1/8. Cross the right over left with toe pointed toward RLOD continuing a 1/4 left face turn as weight is taken to the right foot, ball/flat, with left foot remaining in place. [Step 2.] Continue turning 2 left face replacing weight to left foot, ball/flat. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Continue turning left face 1/8 as chassé to the right to end facing COH.

GENERAL NOTES

Use foot, leg and hip Technique as described in the Introduction section of the Cha Cha.

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Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 8 - 35

Shoulder to Shoulder 2 measures - 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 5

MAN OP fcg wall - cross LIFR, rec to R, sd L/cl R almost to L, sd L; cross RIFL, rec to L, sd R/cl L almost to L, sd L;

LADY OP fcg COH - cross RIBL, rec to L, sd R/cl L almost to R, sd R; cross LIBR, rec to R, sd L/cl R almost to L, sd L;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

WALL

fwd L XIFR

nil

BF

ck fwd walk

no trn, X the leg to stp outsd W=s L sd, R ft remains in pl

2

2

-

rec to R

-

BF

rep wgt

3

3

-

sd L

-

BF

4

&

-

almost cl R to L

-

B

5

4

-

sd L

-

BF

Chassé to the left

6

1

-

fwd R XIFL

-

BF

ck fwd walk

no trn R, X the leg to stp outsd W=s R sd, L ft in pl

7

2

-

rec to L

-

BF

replace wt

8

3

-

sd R

-

BF

9

&

-

almost cl L to R

-

B

10

4

-

sd R

nil

BF


Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 8 - 36

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

COH

BK R XIBL

nil

BF

ck bk walk

no trn, X the leg to stp bk , L ft remains in pl,

2

2

-

rec to L

-

BF

replace wt

3

3

-

sd R

-

BF

4

&

-

almost cl L to R

-

B

5

4

-

sd R

-

BF


6

1

-

bk L XIBR

-

BF

ck bk walk

no trn, X the leg to stp bk , R ft remains in pl,

7

2

-

rec to R

-

BF

replace wt

8

3

-

sd L

-

BF

9

&

-

almost cl R to L

-

B

10

4

-

sd L

-

BF

Chassé to the left


MAN Start in Open Position facing the wall. [Step 1.] Without turning, step forward and across with the left foot, ball-flat. This step is outside partner's left side with shoulders still parallel to partners'. The right foot should remain in place. [Step 2.] Recover to the right foot, ball-flat. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Chassé to the left. [Step 6.] Without turning, step forward and across with the right foot, ball-flat. This step is outside partner's right side with shoulders still parallel to partners'. The left foot should remain in place. [Step 7.] Recover to the left foot, ball-flat. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Chassé to the right.

LADY Start in Open Position facing the center of the hall. [Step 1.] Without turning, step back and across with the right foot, ball-flat. The shoulders should remain parallel to partners'. The left foot should remain in place. [Step 2.] Recover to the left foot, ball-flat. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Chassé to the Right. [Step 6.] Without turning, step back and across with the left foot, ball-flat. The shoulders should remain parallel to partners'. The right foot should remain in place. [Step 7.] Recover to the right foot. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Chassé to the left.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 8 - 37

Shoulder to Shoulder (continued)

GENERAL NOTES

This figure can be danced with any hand hold or with no hands held. It can be started with the man's right foot as well as his left. Any number of repetitions left and right can be made. The figure can be exited in Promenade or Counter-Promenade Position by turning the last step of the chassé.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 8 - 38

Shoulder to Shoulder (continued)

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 39 - 134

S#7 2003

Spiral (w/Fan End)


MAN

CP fcng wall - Fwd L, rec R, sd L/cl R, sd L; bk R, rec L, sd R/cl L, sd R;

LADY CP fcng COH - Bk R, rec L, sd R/cl L, fwd R [sml stp] trng 5/8 LF; fwd L, fwd R trng LF, bk L/XRIF, bk L;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1 WALL fwd L nil

BF ckd fwd walk

2 2 DRW rec R - BF rplc wt

3 3 WALL sd L - B

4 & - half-cl R - F

5 4 - sd L - BF

compact Chassé L

raise lead hnds to assist lady’s LF turn

6 1 - bk R - BF ckd bkwd walk

7 2 - rec L - BF rplc wt

lwr lead hnds & extnd twd LOD

8 3 - sd R - BF

9 & - cl L - BF

10 4 - sd R - BF

compact Chassé R

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1 COH bk R nil BF ckd bkwd walk

2 2 - rec L - BF rplc wt

3 3 - sd R - BF

4 & - cl L - B

5 4 - fwd R - small stp

5/8 LF B then F

compact Chassé w/Spiral end w/L crossed in front

of R at ankle (Spiral)

6 1 DLW fwd L 1/8 LF BF fwd walk begin turning left face

7 2 LOD fwd R 3/8 LF BF fwd walk turning

after taking weight complete the left face turn

Spiral (w/Fan End) (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 39 - 135

S#7 2003

8

3

RLOD

bk L nil

B

9

& -

XRIF -

BF

10

4 -

bk L

1/8 LF

BF

bkwd Chassé


MAN

Start in Closed Position facing the wall. [Basic Movement] [Step 1.] Step forward left, ball/flat, checking motion. [Step 2.] Return weight onto the right foot, ball/flat. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Continue with a compact Chassé to the left L, R/L, raising the left arm to aid the lady's quick left face turn on step 5. [Step 6.] Step back onto the right foot [small step], ball/flat, checking motion as lower and extend lead hands toward LOD. [Step 7.] Recover onto the left, ball/flat. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Continue with a compact Chassé to the right R, L/R to end in Fan Position facing the wall.

LADY Start in Closed Position facing COH. [Step 1.] Step back on the right foot, ball/flat. [Step 2.] Recover onto the left foot, ball/flat. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Continue with a compact Chassé side R, close L/forward R [small step] turning quickly 5/8 left face on the ball of the right foot. The left foot will end crossed at the ankles [without weight], in front of the right foot to end facing DLW. [Step 6.] Step forward toward LOD on the left foot, turning to the left, ball/flat. [Step 7.] Step forward on ball of the right foot then turn 3/8 to the left as you take full weight to end facing nearly RLOD with your left leg in front of your right. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Chassé back L, XRIF/back L, shaping slightly to the left on the last step to end in Fan Position facing DRW.

GENERAL NOTES In Round Dancing, the Spiral action is commonly danced in combination with other figures, by the man and or the lady. To avoid confusion, the Spiral [action] is generally cued using the name of the combination being danced. The Spiral action - The action may be danced on the left or right foot, by the man alone, the lady alone, or both.

Danced on the left foot - as weight is taken forward onto and over the ball of the left foot quickly turn 3/8 to 5/8 right face to end with the right foot crossed at the ankles in front of the left foot, body turns more. Weight transfer on the Left foot is ball then flat.

Danced on the right foot - as weight is taken forward onto and over the ball of the right foot quickly turn 3/8 to 5/8 left face ending with the left foot crossed at the ankles in front of the right foot, body turns more. Weight transfer on the right foot is ball then flat.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 16 - 59

Split Cuban Breaks

1 measure - 1&23&4 Level of Difficulty 5

MAN

Opn fcg position - trn RF fwd L/rec onto R trn LF, cont LF trn sd L, fwd R/rec onto L trn RF, sd R;

LADY Opn fcg position - trn LF fwd R/rec onto L trn RF, cont RF trn sd R, fwd L/rec onto L trn LF, sd L;

MAN

Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

wall fwd L

1/4 RF

BF

ck fwd walk

Turn on right foot before the step.

2

&

RLOD

rplc wt onto R

begin LF

B

rplc wt

Recover in place, then begin left face turn.

3

2

DRW

sd L

3/8 LF btw 2 & 3

BF

sd step

Finish left face turn before taking weight.

4

3

DLW

fwd R

1/8 LF

BF

ck fwd walk

Finish left face turn before taking weight.

5

&

LOD

rplc wt onto L

begin RF

B

rplc wt

Recover in place, then begin right face turn.

6

4

DLW

sd R

1/8 RF

BF

sd step

Finish in open facing position.

LADY

Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1 COH

fwd R

1/4 LF

BF

ck fwd walk

Turn on left foot before taking step.

2

&

RLOD

rplc wt onto L

begin RF

B

rplc wt

Recover in place, then begin right face turn.

3

2

DRC

sd R

3/8 RF

btw 2 & 3

BF

sd step

Finish right face turn before taking step.

4

3

DLC

fwd L

1/8 RF

BF

ck fwd walk

finish right face turn before taking step.

5

&

LOD

rplc wt onto R

begin LF

B

rplc wt

Recover in place before starting left face turn.

6

4

DLC

sd L

1/8 RF

BF

sd step

Finish left face turn before taking step.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 16 - 60


MAN

Start in Open Facing Position. [Step 1.] Turning right face to RLOD, step forward on the left foot, ball/flat. [Step 2.] Replace weight to the ball of the right foot, in place, then start turning left face. [Step 3.] Continuing the left face turn, step to the side on the left foot, ball/flat. [Step 4.] Turning to LOD, step forward on the right foot, ball/flat. [Step 5.] Replace weight onto the ball of the left foot, in place, then begin a right face turn. [Step 6.] Turning to face your partner, step to the side on the right foot, ball/flat.

LADY Start in Open Facing Position. [Step 1.] Turning left face to RLOD, step forward on the right foot, ball/flat. [Step 2.] Replace weight to the ball of the left foot, in place, then start turning right face. [Step 3.] Continuing the right face turn, step to the side on the right foot, ball/flat. [Step 4.] Turning to LOD, step forward on the left foot, ball/flat. [Step 5.] Replace weight onto the ball of the right foot, in place, then begin a left face turn. [Step 6.] Turning to face your partner, step to the side on the left foot, ball/flat.

GENERAL NOTES

The Split Cuban Breaks as written here is similar to a Double New York. There are other techniques used in dancing this figure, e.g., using no turn with the first and fourth steps taken as crossing steps. If the partners were facing each other with the same free foot, they can dance the steps in opposition. The speed of the dance requires that all steps be small.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 4 - 27

Spot Turn


MAN OP fcg wall - Trng RF 1/4 L fwd & across, trng RF 1/2 rec to R, trng 1/4 RF sd L/cl R almost to L, sd L;

LADY OP fcg COH - Trng LF 1/4 R fwd & across, trng LF 1/2 rec to L, trng 1/4 LF sd R/cl L almost to R, sd R;

MAN Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

wall

across & fwd L

1/4 RF

BF

fwd walk trng

most of turn is on toe of left foot as weight is taken, lead is with right hand, right foot remains in place

2

2

RLOD

rec to R

1/2 RF

BF

can be a fwd walk turning by brushing the right to the left between steps 1 & 2

3

3

LOD

sd L

1/4 RF

BF

1/4 turn RF between steps 2 & 3

4

&

wall

cl R

almost to L

nil

B

5

4

wall

sd L

nil

BF

Chassé to the left

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

COH

across & fwd R

1/4 LF

BF

fwd walk trng

most of turn is on toe of right foot as weight is taken, left foot remains in place

2

2

RLOD

rec to L

1/2 LF

BF

can be a fwd walk turning by brushing the left to the right between steps 1 & 2

3

3

LOD

sd R

1/4 LF

BF

1/4 turn LF between steps 2 & 3

4

&

COH

cl L

almost to R

nil

B

5

4

COH

sd R

nil

BF

Chassé to the Right

Spot Turn (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 4 - 28


MAN

Start in Open Position facing the wall. [Step 1.] Cross the left leg over the right starting to turn right face. Step forward onto the left foot, ball-flat, turning right face to finish a 1/4 turn to the right. The right foot should remain almost in place. [Step 2.] Turning strongly right face, 1/2 a turn, recover back onto the right foot, ball-flat. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Turn right face 1/4 turn on the right foot and do a Chassé to the left.

LADY Start in Open Position facing center of the hall. [Step .1] Cross the right leg over the left starting to turn left face. Step forward onto the right foot, ball-flat, turning left face to finish a 1/4 turn to the left. The left foot should remain almost in place. [Step 2.] Turning strongly left face, 1/2 a turn, recover back onto the left foot, ball-flat. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Turn left face 1/4 turn on the left foot and do a Chassé to the right.

GENERAL NOTES

The Spot Turn can be danced starting with the man's right foot and the lady's left. If so, the man would be dancing the lady's chart and the lady the man's. Step one could be danced with 1/2 a turn. This would have the dancers facing for step three so no turn would be necessary to begin the Chassé. To accomplish this the dancer would turn about 1/8 while moving the leg and 3/8 as weight is taken. If the dancers are standing on the same foot they could both do a Spot Turn in the same direction. The dancers could be facing, be in shadow or be standing one in front of the other and still do a spot turn, with same footwork or opposite footwork. Another variation on the Spot Turn is an Underarm Turn. The lady would do the Spot Turn and the man would check with his lead foot and not turn, just recovering back to do the Chassé with the lady. Usually the man will retain hand contact with the trailing hand, therefore, the lady would be turning under the arms. The hand contact is not necessary, however.

Cha Cha Cha

CH – Fig 36 - 126

S#6 2002

Stop & Go Hockey Stick


MAN

Fan position fcg wall - Fwd L, rec to R, sd L small step/almost cl R to L, sd L small step; ck fwd & acrs R, rec to L, sd R/almost cl L to R, sd R;

LADY

Fan position fcg RLOD - Cl R to L, fwd L, fwd R/lk LIBR, fwd R spiral 3/8 LF; ck bk L, rec R, fwd L/lk RIBL, fwd L spiral 3/8 RF;

MAN

Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1 WL fwd L nil BF ckd fwd walk

extnd lead hnds slightly to cause lady to close her foot

2 2 - rec to R - BF replace wt

retract lead hnds leading lady to step forward

3 3 - sd L sml step

- BF chassé must be compact so as not to move toward W

4 & - 1/2 cl R to L

- BF

5 4 - sd L sml step

- BF

compact chassé to the left

6 1 - ck fwd & acrs R

1/8 RF

BF ckd fwd walk

raise ld hnds to ld W’s LF under arm turn acrs steps 5 & 6 – plc R hnd on W’s L shldr blade to ck her motion - end with W on your R sd

7 2 - rec to L 1/8 LF

BF replace wt

lead W to step twd LOD

8 3 - sd R nil BF

9 & - 1/2 cl L to R

- BF

10 4 - sd R - BF

chassé to right

raise ld hnds to ld W’s under arm turn acrs steps 9 & 10

LADY

Step

#

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1 RLOD cl R to L nil BF

2 2 - fwd L - BF fwd walk

3 3 - fwd R - BF

4 & - XLIBR - B latin cross

5 4 - fwd R 3/8 LF

BF

fwd chassé w/spiral ending underarm turn btw step 5 &

6 - fwd step ending back - at man's R side

Stop & Go Hockey Stick (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH – Fig 36 - 127

S#6 2002

6 1 LOD ck bk L nil BF checked bk walk

7 2 - rec R - BF fwd walk take forward step on toe then turn left face before lowering to heel

8 3 - fwd L - BF turn between steps 7 & 8

9 & - XRIBL - B latin cross

10 4 RLOD EO10

fwd L 3/8 RF

BF

fwd chassé w/spiral ending underarm turn btw step 9 &

10 - fwd step ending back in Fan Position


MAN

Start in Fan Position facing the wall. [Step 1.] Check forward on the left foot, ball-flat, extending lead hands slightly to cause the lady to close her feet. [Step 2.] Recover to the right foot, ball-flat, as retract lead hands to lead lady to step forward. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Chassé to the left very compactly so as not to move toward the lady. Raise the left arm without hindering the lady's forward movement. As the lady passes from your left to right side lead her to turn left face under joined hands as you place your right hand on her left shoulder blade to check her motion on step 6. [Step 6.] Lower joined hands as check forward right and slightly across the left foot, ball-flat, shape upper body toward lady. [Step 7.] Recover to the left foot, ball-flat. As lead lady to step forward. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Chassé to the right R/L, R as raise the left arm to lead the lady’s right face turn under joined hands returning to Fan Position.

LADY

Start in Fan Position facing reverse line of dance. [Step 1.] Close the right foot to the left, ball-flat. Retain forward poise. [Step 2.] Step forward with the left foot, ball-flat. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Chassé forward R/L, R, the joined hands and arms should be raised to allow you to turn under them on step 5 spiraling 3/8 left face. [Step 6.] Check back on the left foot, ball-flat. [Step 7.] Recover to the right foot. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Chassé forward toward LOD L/R, L spiral 3/8 right face under joined hands on step 10, to end with left foot back in Fan Position.

GENERAL NOTES

A standard Hockey Stick (Fig. 9) generally follows this figure.

There are a number of variations to the Stop & Go Hockey Stick. Two common variations are danced without the underarm turn; the double hand Stop & Go action in which the lady dances forward on steps 1 – 5, is checked on step 6 with a double hand hold, and returns to her original position (backing) on steps 7 – 10. And the Tummy Check Stop & Go action in which the lady dances forward on steps 1 – 5, is checked on step 6 with man’s right arm across her waist (man behind the lady on step 6), and returns to her original position (backing) on steps 7 – 10. Cue sheets should be read carefully to determine the form of Stop & Go Hockey Stick that applies to a particular dance.

Use foot, leg and hip Technique as described in the Introduction to Cha Cha Cha.

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Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 24 - 85

Sweetheart 3 Measures - 123&4; 123&4; 123&4 Level of Difficulty 5

MAN OP fcg WALL handshake pos - Fwd L, rec R, sd L/cl R, sd L; fwd R, rec L, sd R/cl L, sd R; fwd L, rec R, sd L/cl R, sd L;

LADY OP fcg COH, handshake pos - Bk R, rec L trng LF, sd R/cl L, sd R; bk L, rec R, sd L/cl R, sd L; bk R, rec L, sd R/cl L, sd R;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Directions

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

WALL

fwd L

nil

BF

ck fwd walk

2

2

-

rec R

nil

BF

replace wt

Ld W to trn LF. maint R handhold.

3

3

-

sd L

nil

BF

4

&

-

cl R

nil

BF

5

4

-

sd L

nil

BF

chassé to left

Cont to ld W to R sd by sd pos, with R arm beh lady, jnd hnds above W’s R shldr, jn L-L hnds.

6

1

-

fwd R

1/8 RF

BF

ck fwd walk

Outsd W, slt RF bdy trn.

7

2

-

rec L

1/8 LF

BF

rplc wgt

Bdy ret to normal. With L hnds, ld W to XIF

8

3

-

sd R

nil

BF

from R sd to L sd. End in L sd by sd.

9

&

-

cl L

nil

BF

10

4

-

sd R

nil

BF

chassé to right

11

1

-

fwd L

1/8 LF

BF

ck fwd walk

outsd W, slt LF bdy trn

12

2

-

rec R

1/8 RF

BF

rplc wgt

bdy ret to normal. With R hnds, ld W to mv XIF

13

3

wall

sd L

nil

BF

14

&

wall

cl R

nil

BF

15

4

wall

sd L

nil

BF

chassé to left

from L sd to R sd. end in R sd by sd pos.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 24 - 86

Sweetheart (continued)

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Directions

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

COH

bk R

nil

BF

ck bkwd walk

2

2

rec L

BF

fwd walk trng

3

3

COH to

WALL

sd R

1/2 LF trn ovr

BF

side

end in R sd by sd pos R hnds above R shldr, L hnds jnd

4

&

cl L

stps 2 thru 5

BF

chassé turning

5

4

sd & bk

R

BF

6

1

WALL

bk L

1/8 LF

BF

ck bkwd walk

slt LF bdy trn

7

2

wall

rec R

1/8 RF

BF

rplc wt

ret bdy to normal pos.

8

3

-

sd L

BF

9

&

-

cl R

nil

BF

10

4

-

sd L

BF

chassé to left

XIF of M, sd chassé to end in L sd by sd pos, L hnds above L shldr

11

1

-

bk R

1/8 RF

BF

ck bkwd walk

Slight body turn to right.

12

2

-

rec L

1/8 LF

BF

rplc wgt

Return body to normal.

13

3

-

sd R

nil

BF

14

&

-

cl L

BF

15

4

-

sd R

BF

chassé to right

XIF of M, sd chassé to end in R sd by sd pos, R hnds above R shldr.


MAN Start facing partner and WALL with right hands joined (handshake). [Step 1.] Step forward L checking motion, ball/flat. [Step 2.] Replace weight onto the right foot, ball/flat, leading the lady to commence a left face turn, right arm will end behind lady. The left foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Continue to lead lady to turn left face as chassé to the left joining left hands to end with lady in (right) Varsouvienne position. [Step 6.] Step forward R checking motion, ball/flat, with slight body turn toward partner. The left foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel. [Step 7.] Replace weight onto the left foot, ball/flat, returning the body to starting alignment. Using the joined left hands, commence to lead the lady to cross to the left side passing in front.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 24 - 87


[Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Continue lead to left Varsouvienne position while dancing a Chassé To The Right behind the lady. [Step 11.] Step forward L checking motion, ball/flat, with slight body turn toward partner. The right foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel. [Step 12.] Replace weight onto the right foot, ball/flat, returning the body to starting alignment. Using the joined right hands, commence leading the lady to move to the right side. [Steps 13, 14 & 15.] Continue to lead the lady to cross to the right side passing in front while dancing a Chassé To The Left ending in (right) Varsouvienne position.

LADY Start facing partner and center of the hall with right hands joined (handshake). [Step 1.] Step back R checking motion, ball/flat. [Step 2.] Toeing out, recover forward on the left foot, ball/flat, commencing a turn to the left. The left leg will straighten and the hips will move to the left. The right foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] With the right leg moving forward and side, accomplish a side chassé, right /left right, completing 1/2 turn to the left to end in Varsouvienne position (left hands joined and extended to left, right hands joined and above right shoulder). [Step 6.] Toeing out slightly, step back on the left foot with slight body turn toward partner, ball/flat, checking motion. The left leg will straighten and the hips will move to the left. The right foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel. [Step 7.] Recover forward on the right foot, ball/flat, returning the body to starting alignment. The right leg will straighten and the hips will move to the right. The left foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Chassé to the left, left/right left, passing in front of the man to end in left Varsouvienne position (left hands joined and above left shoulder, right hands joined and extended to right). [Step 11.] Toeing out slightly, step back R checking motion with slight body turn toward partner, ball/flat. The right foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel. [Step 12.] Replace weight onto the left foot, ball/flat, returning the body to starting alignment. [Steps 13, 14 & 15.] Chassé to the right, passing in front of the man to end in Varsouvienne position.

GENERAL NOTES The Sweetheart may be danced starting at the second measure (step 6) if the preceding figure left the couple in Varsouvienne Position with man's right and lady's left foot free. Likewise, the Sweetheart may be danced starting at the third measure (step 11) if the preceding figure left the couple in left side by side position (Left Varsouvienne) with man's left and lady's right foot free. Steps 11 through 15 may be followed by steps 6 through 10. Use foot, leg, and hip action as described in Introduction Section of Cha Cha Cha.

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Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 24 - 88


Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 30 - 105

Three Cha Cha Chas (Forward in Open Facing Position)

2 Measures B 123&4 1&23&4 Level of Difficulty 4

MAN

OP fcng WALL - bk R, rec L, fwd R/XLIB, fwd R; fwd L/XRIB, fwd L, fwd R/XLIB, fwd R;

LADY OP fcng COH - fwd L, rec R, bk L/XRIF, bk L; bk R/XLIF, bk R, bk L/XRIF, bk L;

MAN

Step

#

Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Directions

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

WALL

bk R

nil

BF

ckd bkwd wlk

R shldr lead B R T out B L in pl H rel, leg strt

2

2

-

rec L

-

BF

rep wgt

ft & leg strt B R shldr ret to normal

3

3

-

fwd R

-

BF

4

&

-

XLIBR

-

B

5

4

-

fwd R

-

BF

fwd Cha Cha lk

See Intro B fwd chassé (right foot)

6

1

-

fwd L

-

BF 7

&

-

XRIBL

-

B

8

2

-

fwd L

-

BF

fwd Cha Cha lk

See Intro B fwd chassé (left foot)

9

3

-

fwd R

-

BF 10

&

-

XLIBR

-

B

11

4

-

fwd R

-

BF

fwd Cha Cha lk

See Intro B fwd chassé (right foot)

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 30 - 106

Three Cha Cha Chas (continued)

LADY

Step

#

Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Directions

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

COH

fwd L

nil

BF

ckd fwd wlk

L shldr lead B L T out B R in pl H rel, leg strt

2

2

-

rec R

-

BF

rep wgt

ft & leg strt B L shldr ret to normal

3

3

-

bk L

-

B

4

&

-

XRIFL

-

BF

5

4

-

bk L

-

BF

bk

Cha Cha lk

See Intro B bk chassé (left foot)

6

1

-

bk R

-

B

7

&

-

XLIFR

-

BF 8

2

-

bk R

-

BF

bk

Cha Cha lk

See Intro B bk chassé (right foot) B

9

3

-

bk L

-

B

10

&

-

XRIFL

-

BF

11

4

-

bk L

-

BF

bk

Cha Cha lk

See Intro B bk chassé (left foot)


MAN

Start in Left Open Facing Position facing the wall. [Step 1.] Moving backward through the body step back right foot with R shoulder leading, toeing out, ball/flat, checking backward movement. As take full weight, straighten the leg and allow the hips to move to the right. The left foot will remain in place, leg straight. [Step 2.] Replace the weight onto the left foot, ball/flat, returning shoulders to neutral. As take full weight, straighten the leg and allow the hips to move to the left. The right foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel, leg straight. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] With the right leg moving forward and R shoulder leading, accomplish a forward Cha Cha Lock RLR (Chassé Lock). [Steps 6, 7 & 8.] With the left leg moving forward and L shoulder leading, accomplish a forward Cha Cha Lock LRL (Chassé Lock). [Steps 9, 10 & 11.] With the right leg moving forward and R shoulder leading, accomplish a forward Cha Cha Lock RLR (Chassé Lock).

LADY Start in Left Open Facing Position facing the COH. [Step 1.] Moving forward through the body step forward left foot with L shoulder leading, toeing out, ball/flat, checking forward movement. As take full weight, straighten the leg and allow the hips to move to the left. The right foot will remain in place, leg straight. [Step 2.] Replace the weight onto the right foot, ball/flat, returning shoulders to neutral. As take full weight, straighten the leg and allow the hips to move to the right. The left foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel,

Three Cha Cha Chas (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 30 - 107

leg straight. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] With the left leg moving backward and L shoulder leading, accomplish a backward Cha Cha Lock LRL (Chassé Lock). [Steps 6, 7 & 8.] With the right leg moving backward and R shoulder leading, accomplish a backward Cha Cha Lock RLR (Chassé Lock). [Steps 9, 10 & 11.] With the left leg moving backward and L shoulder leading, accomplish a backward Cha Cha Lock LRL (Chassé Lock).

GENERAL NOTES

Steps 1 and 2 are technically not part of the Three Cha Cha Chas figure. However, including these steps assists in the easy entry to practicing the figure as well as in choreography since it allows for the figure to be repeated in the opposite direction by merely exchanging man’s and lady’s parts (see Three Cha Cha Chas - Backward as discussed below). This figure is generally danced in a straight line (no turn) or gradually curving up to 3/8 to the left across steps 3 through 11. Alignment of the figure may be to the wall (as described), or any other alignment as suitable to the routine. The figure may be danced with hand changes on each of the Cha Cha Locks in which case the first hand change will be on step 3 using R-R hands, on step 6 using L-L hands, and on step 9 using R-R hands. Generally, if the hand changes are used, the hold will be palm to palm. The figure may also be danced in Closed (Close) facing position, in right side-by-side (Open Position), or in left side-by-side (Left Open Position). In either of the side-by-side positions the figure may be danced with no turn or with turn on each of the Cha Cha Locks, 1/8 to left, 1/8 to right, and 1/8 to left (lady opposite). The figure may be danced in facing position without hand hold with the lead indicated by shoulder positions only. Three Cha Cha Chas - Backward - The figure may be danced backward in which case the man and lady interchange footwork from that described in the charts and Narrative Description (man dancing lady’s part and lady dancing the man’s part). Other than the fact that the facing alignments (the man would continue to face the wall, lady COH) no other changes in the description are necessary unless the figure is danced with hand changes. If hand changes are used then R-R hands should be retained from step 11 of the Forward Three Chas through steps 1 and 2 of the Backward Three Chas, changing to L-L hands on step 3, to R-R hands on step 6, and L-L hands on step 10. Use foot, leg and hip Technique as described in the Introduction.

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Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 30 - 108

Three Cha Cha Chas (continued)

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 5 - 29

Time Step


MAN OP fcg wall - Cross LIBR, rec to R, sd L/cl R almost to L, sd L;

LADY OP fcg COH - Cross RIBL, rec to L, sd R/cl L almost to R, sd R;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

wall

cross LIBR

nil

BF

ck

could be in CP, Bfly, or with no hands held

2

2

wall

rec to R

nil

BF

replace wt

3

3

wall

sd L

nil

BF

4

&

wall

cl R

almost to L

nil

B

5

4

wall

sd L

nil

BF

Chassé to

left

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1

COH

cross RIBL

nil

BF

ck

could be in CP, Bfly, or with no hands held

2

2

COH

rec to L

nil

BF

replace wt

3

3

COH

sd R

nil

BF

4

&

COH

cl L

almost to R

nil

B

5

4

COH

sd R

nil

BF



MAN Start in Open Position facing the wall. [Step 1.] With no turn, cross the left foot behind the right, ball-flat. Any hand hold can be maintained or all hands can be released. The right foot should remain almost in place. [Step 2.] Recover to the right foot, ball-flat, in place. [Step 3, 4 & 5.] Chassé to the left.

Time Step (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 5 - 30

LADY Start in Open Position facing the center of the hall. [Step 1.] With no turn, cross the right foot behind the left, ball-flat. Any hand hold can be maintained or all hands can be released. The left foot should remain almost in place. [Step 2.] Recover to the left foot, ball-flat, in place. [Step 3, 4 & 5.] Chassé to the right.

GENERAL NOTES

This figure can be danced any time the dancers are facing each other or facing the same direction. They could be in Closed Position, Open Position, left or right shadow or one standing in front of the other facing the same direction. If in Open Position they could be in Butterfly or with any combination of hand holds. They could even be standing on the same foot, i.e., both right or left feet. The time step can be started on either foot. This is a very versatile figure and usually used as a filler in choreography. There is no difference between the man's action and the lady's. It is only whether the dancer moves left or right.

Cha Cha Cha

CH – Fig 33 - 114 S#6 2002

Turkish Towel 4 Measures - 123&4 123&4 123&4 123&4 Level of Difficulty 6 MAN

OP fcg WALL hndshk pos - Fwd L, rec R, sd L/cl R, sd L; bk R, rec L, sd R/cl L, sd R; bk L, rec R, sd L/cl R, sd L; bk R, rec L, sd R/cl L, sd R;

LADY OP fcg COH, hndshk pos - Bk R, rec L, fwd R/XLIB, fwd R; fwd L trng RF, fwd R trng RF, fwd L/cl R, fwd L trng RF; fwd R, rec L, sd R/cl L, sd R; fwd L, rec R, sd L/cl R, sd L;

MAN Step #


Step & Directions

Amount of Turn


1 1 WALL fwd L nil BF ck fwd walk retain R hands throughout

2 2 - rec R “ BF rplc wgt

3 3 - sd L “ BF

4 & - cl R “ BF

5 4 - sd L “ BF

chassé to left

6 1 - bk R “ BF ck bk walk

7 2 - rec L “ BF rplc wgt

lead Lady to turn to her right - raise arms ovr own head lwr at end of turn

8 3 - sd R slt LF BF

9 & - cl L slt LF BF


chassé to right

turn 1/8 to left as lead Lady to move behind and to the L side (both end facing Wall) join L hands - R hands raised and L hands low

11 1 - bk L nil BF

ck bk walk lead Lady to step fwd

12 2 - rec R nil BF rplc wgt lead Lady to step back 13

3 -

sd L

slt RF

BF

14

& -

cl R

slt RF

BF

15

4 -

sd L

slt RF

BF

chassé to left

reverse arm positions as change to R sd by sd – R hands low and L hands raised, body returns to normal position

16 1 - bk R “ BF ck bk walk lead Lady to step fwd

17 2 - rec L “ BF rplc wgt lead Lady to step back


19 & - cl L slt LF BF


chassé

to right

reverse arm positions as return to L sd by sd – L hands low and R hands raised

Turkish Towel (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH – Fig 33 - 115 S#6 2002

LADY Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Directions

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1 1 COH bk R nil BF ck bkwd walk

retain R hands throughout

2 2 - rec L “ BF fwd walk small step

3 3 - fwd R “ BF

4 & - XLIB “ BF

5 4 - fwd R “ BF

fwd chassé lock

raising jnd hands, chassé to M’s R side

6 1 - fwd L BF fwd walk trng

7 2 DLC fwd R

1/4 RF

BF fwd walk trng

8 3 LOD fwd L BF 9

& DLW

cl R

BF

10 4 WL fwd L

3/8 RF

BF

chassé trng to R

turn RF across steps 6 – 10 passing behind the M to end on M’s L side – both facing the Wall

11 1 - fwd R nil BF ck fwd walk

Outside partner on his L side

12 2 - rec L “ BF rplc wgt Return body to normal. 13

3

-

sd R

BF

14

&

-

cl L

BF

15

4

-

sd R

“

BF

chassé to

right

XIB of M, sd chassé to end in R sd by sd pos - R hands low and L hands raised

16 1 - fwd L “ BF ck fwd walk

Outside partner on his R side

17 2

- rec R “ BF rplc wgt

18

3

-

sd L

BF

19

&

-

cl R

BF

20

4

-

sd L

“

BF

chassé to

right

XIB of M, sd chassé to end in L sd by sd pos – R hands low and L hands raised


MAN Start facing partner and WALL with right hands joined (handshake). Retain the right hand hold throughout the figure. [Step 1.] Step forward on the left foot checking motion, ball/flat. [Step 2.] Replace weight onto the right foot, ball/flat, leading the lady to step forward. The left foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Chassé to the left (left/right, left). Continue to lead lady to step forward to end with lady on you’re right side. [Step 6.] Step back on right foot checking motion, ball/flat, raising joined hands over you’re own head to lead the lady to turn to her right. [Step 7.]


CH – Fig 33 - 116 S#6 2002

Replace weight onto the left foot, ball/flat, continue to lead the lady to turn to her right passing behind return right hands over you’re own right shoulder. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Chassé to the right (right/Left, right) to end with the lady on you’re left side. Join left hands, slightly lowering the left hands and raising the right hands. [Step 11.] Step back on left foot checking motion, ball/flat, lead the lady to step forward. [Step 12.] Replace weight onto the right foot, ball/flat, leading the lady to recover back. [Steps 13, 14 & 15.] Chassé to the left (left/right, left) reversing arm positions as lead the lady to chassé to the right side passing behind and ending on you’re right side. [Step 16.] Step back on right foot checking motion, ball/flat, lead the lady to step forward. [Step 17.] Replace weight onto the left foot, ball/flat, lead the lady to step back. [Steps 18, 19 & 20.] Reverse arm positions as chassé to the right (right/Left, right) lady to chassé to her left ending on you’re left.

LADY Start facing partner and center of the hall with right hands joined (handshake). Retain the right hand hold throughout the figure. [Step 1] Step back R checking motion, ball/flat. [Step 2.] Recover forward on the left foot, ball/flat, small step. The right foot will remain in place with pressure released from the heel. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Raising the joined hands Chassé lock forward (right/left, right) to man’s right side. [Step 6.] Toeing out slightly, step forward on the left foot, ball/flat, starting to turn to the right, preparing to pass behind the man. [Step 7.] Step forward on the right foot, ball/flat, continuing right face turn. [Steps 8, 9 & 10.] Continue turning right face as forward chassé (left/right left) to man’s left side, joining the left hands. [Step 11.] Step forward on right foot, ball/flat, outside partner checking motion with slight body turn toward partner. [Step 12.] Replace weight onto the left foot, ball/flat, returning the body to starting alignment. [Steps 13, 14 & 15.] Chassé to the right (right/left, right) passing behind the man to end on his right side.

GENERAL NOTES Alternate entries to the Turkish Towel: Using the “Handshake” hold replace the first 10 steps by dancing steps 1 - 5 of the Basic Movement followed by the Underarm Turn (Fig. 26) as steps 6 - 10. Using the “Handshake” hold replace the first 10 steps by dancing steps 1 - 5 of the Basic Movement followed by steps 1 - 5 of the Lariat (Fig. 23). The Turkish Towel may also be entered by replacing the first 10 steps by dancing the Alemana Turn (Fig. 20) or Rope Spin (from Fan or Open Facing Position by changing to “Handshake” between steps 5 and 6. Steps 11 through 20 are danced in a form of Varsouvienne and Left Varsouvienne with the Lady assuming the man’s normal position. The last two measures (steps 11 – 20) are often repeated. Use foot, leg, and hip action as described in Introduction Section.

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CH – Fig 33 - 117 S#6 2002

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 26 - 93

Underarm Turn


MAN LOP fcng WALL - bk R trng 1/8 RF, rec L trng 1/8 LF, sd R/cl L, sd R;

LADY LOP fcng COH - fwd L trng 3/8 RF, Rec R trng 1/2 RF, sd L trng 1/2 RF, sd L trng 1/8 RF/cl R, sd L;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1 WALL

bk R

1/8 RF

BF

ckd

bkwd wlk

raise jnd hnds ldg Lady to undr arm RF trn

2

2

DRW

rec L

1/8 LF

BF

rep wgt

cont ldg Lady to trn RF

3

3

WALL

sd R

nil

BF

4

&

-

almost cl L to R

-

BF

5

4

-

sd R

-

BF

R chassé

ret to normal handheld

LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing

Alignment

Step &

Direction

Amount of

Turn Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1 COH

XL ovr R twd LOD

1/8 RF on

R 1/4 RF on

L

BF

fwd

wlk trng

comm RF trn on R as L crosses R with T ptg LOD cont trng on L as wgt is taken with R in pl

2

2

DRW

rec R

1/2 RF

BF

rep wgt

cont trn as wgt ret to R

3

3

DRC

sd L

1/8 RF

BF

4

&

COH

almost cl R to L

nil

BF

5

4

-

sd L

-

BF

L chassé

ret to normal handheld


MAN Start in left Open Position facing lady and WALL. [Step 1.] Lead the lady to dance an Underarm Turn to the right under joined lead hands. Step back right turning 1/8 right face (lady outside on left side) using the action of a checked backward walk, ball/flat. [Step 2.] Continue to lead lady’s right turn replacing the weight on to the left foot, ball/flat, turning 1/8 left face to face the WALL. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Complete the lead of the lady’s right face turn and return handhold to normal position as chassé to the right.

Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 26 - 94

Underarm Turn (continued)

LADY Start in left Open Position facing man and COH. [Step 1.] (Dance a Spot Turn to the right under joined lead hands). Start a right face turn on right foot crossing left foot over right with toe pointed in toward LOD turning 1/8 right face. Continue turning 1/4 on the left foot as weight is replaced on the left foot, ball/flat with the right foot remaining in place. [Step 2.] Continue turning right face 2 replacing weight to the right foot, ball/flat. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Continue to turn 1/8 right face completing turn as chassé to the left.

GENERAL NOTES

Man may dance a normal back basic (steps 6 - 10 of the Basic Movement) without turn on steps one and two. The lead for the lady’s right face turn will remain essentially the same. Use foot, leg and hip Technique as described in the Introduction section of the Cha Cha Cha.

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Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 22 - 79

Whip Turn

1 Measure - 123&4 Level of Difficulty 5

MAN LOP fcng lady & WALL - bk R bdy trn 1/4 LF, fwd L trng 1/4 LF, sd R/cl L almost to R, sd R;

LADY LOP fcng man & COH - fwd L trng 1/8 LF, fwd R trng 3/8 LF, sd L/cl R almost to L, sd L;

MAN

Step #

Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

WALL

bk R CBMP

1/4 LF bdy trn

BF

ckd bk walk

lead hnd low, bdy trn to fc LOD, lead W to pass close in front mvng twd COH

2

2

LOD

fwd L

1/4 LF

BF

fwd walk trng

fwd walk trng sharply to L

3

3

COH

sd R

nil

BF


4

&

-

half cl L to R

-

BF

chassé to R


5

4

-

sd R

-

BF


LADY

Step #

Timing

Facing Alignment

Step & Direction

Amount of Turn

Footwork

Action Used

Lead/Technique

1

1

COH

fwd L

1/8 LF bdy trn

BF

fwd walk

comm trn

2

2

DRC

fwd R

3/8 LF

BF

fwd walk trng

fwd stp ending sd & bk - tight LF trn

3

3

WALL

sd L

nil

BF


4

&

-

half cl R to L

-

BF

chassé to L


5

4

-

sd L

-

BF


Whip Turn (continued) Cha Cha Cha

CH - Fig 22 - 80


MAN Start in CP or LOP with normal handhold facing partner and wall. [Step 1.] Step back on right foot, ball-flat, turning body left face. With lead hand held low, lead lady to step forward toward COH. [Step 2.] Step forward onto left foot, ball-flat turning sharply left face to face partner. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Finish with a Right Chassé, (right/left, right).

LADY Start in CP or LOP facing partner and center of the hall. [Step 1.] Step forward in front of man toward COH on left foot turning 1/8 left face, ball-flat. [Step 2.] Step side & back (tight left face turn), ball-flat, on right foot turning to face partner. [Steps 3, 4 & 5.] Finish with a Left Chassé, (left/right, left).

GENERAL NOTES

This figure may be danced following any figure that ends with man’s right and lady’s left foot free such as the forward basic (steps 1 thru 5 of the Basic Movement). Use foot, leg, and hip action as described in Introduction Section of Cha Cha Cha.

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