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Cha Cha Dancing
"Cuba's best export since Che t-shirts."
 Cha Cha Dancing is a form of dance originating in Cuba. It is characterized by fluid movement of the hips, performed to a five-count beat. Overview Cha cha is a fast-paced dance originating in Cuba. It developed out of a combination of rumba and mambo. Partners place their steps on the second beats of the bar, and split the fourth beat in two. It is now practiced both recreationally and competitively. View photoRecently Added Cha Cha Dancing Photo  Goal of Cha Cha Dancing Dance for recreational or competitive purposes. Rules of Cha Cha Dancing Basic pattern involves the lead dancer taking a forward step with the left foot, while retaining some weight on the right foot. The knee of the right leg must stay straight and close to the back of the left knee, while the left leg straightens just prior to receiving part weight. This step is taken on the second beat of the bar. Full weight is returned to the right leg on the second beat. The fourth beat is split in two so the count of the next three steps is 4 and 1. History of Cha Cha Dancing Cha cha dancing began in Cuba during the first half of the 20th century as a combination of the rumba and mambo. It was introduced to Europe in the 1950's, where it was refined into a more technical style. Today cha cha is popular around the world as a casual and competitive form of dancing. Cha Cha Dancing Equipment Shoes Cha Cha Dancing Safety Cha cha is a safe activity, which rarely causes injury. Regardless, all participants should properly stretch and warm-up prior to dancing. Cha Cha Dancing Training Success at cha cha dancing hinges on a dancer's balance, rhythm and timing. These are best developed through practicing basic styles of dancing. Cha Cha Dancing Terminology Rumba - rhythmic Cuban dance with Spanish and African elements Syncopation - displacement of the beats or accents in music so that strong beats become weak and vice versa. States with Active Cha Cha Dancing Listings Darker states have more active listings. The 3 Most Recently Added Cha Cha Dancing Listings Latin Dance Classes: Cha Cha, Mambo/Salsa, and Rumba Listed by Cathy & Company, CO Social Dance Specialists January 24, 2012 at 12:59am CHA CHA Series 6 WEEK PROGRESSIVE FOR $60 Listed by Alma Latina Performing Arts School October 31, 2011 at 3:31pm  Adult Beginning Ballroom Cha-Cha Classes at the Cindy Roberts Dance Studio in RiversideListed by City of Riverside, CA February 16, 2008 at 7:29pm Citations http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cha-cha-cha_(dance) | Learn Another Sport Quick Info In Category: Dancing Pronounced: chah chah dans-ing Active Listings: 3 2 Most Active States 3 Most Active Cities |
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