Cha-cha basic
A rock forward and a rock back, each followed by a cha-cha-cha that travels a little to the side. Why start on 2? The cha-cha-cha uses 4-and-1, so the next rock step lands on 2.
ballroom and Latin (cha-cha) · 8 counts
The counts
| Count | Step |
|---|---|
| 2 | rock forward on the left |
| 3 | replace onto the right |
| 4-and-1 | side left, close right, side left |
| 2 | rock back on the right |
| 3 | replace onto the left |
| 4-and-1 | side right, close left, side right |
Tips
- Styling
- Keep the rock steps small.
- Easier
- Do the forward half only for a while.
- The other way
- The partner mirrors it.
Go at your own pace. Skip any step you'd rather not do.
Checked against: Wikipedia, "Cha-cha-chá (dance)"; Cambridge Dancers' Club, "Cha Cha basic" revision notes. Accessed .