The energetic rhythm of the Cha Cha encourages you to cut loose and let your personality show.
History
One of the most popular Latin dances in the U.S., the Cha Cha began as a variation of the Mambo called triple Mambo. Its infectious one-two, one-two-three rhythm demands that sitters become dancers. Everybody can learn the Cha Cha.All you have to do is call any ballroom dance studio and they will be able to help !
Music
Cha Cha music is written in 4/4 time and is played over a wide range of tempos. Often in Cha Cha music, a rhythmical link can be heard between each measure resulting in an overall rhythm of 1,2,3,4 & repeated over and over.Ballroom Dance Classes are great way to start !
Characteristics
Triple steps (Chasse) and rock steps are the basic components of the Cha Cha. Cha Cha is coming from Rumba and Mambo. Cuban Motion is an important aspect of this dance.
Ballroom Dance studio is the way to go in your future dance development !
Cha Cha songs and artists include:
* Oye Como Va – Tito Puente
* Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White – Perez “Prez” Prado and His Orchestra
* Black Magic Woman – Santana
* Bang Bang – David Sanborn
* Smooth – Santa
* Tell Me – Marc Anthony
