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    The document provides instructions for performing a Cha Cha Basic Movement pattern consisting of 10 steps with rock steps and chasses. It describes the footwork, timing, and amounts of turning involved in the pattern for both the man's and lady's parts. It also provides details on performing a Cha Cha figure called New York, including the footwork, timing, turns, and notes for both the leader and follower. Finally, it defines a Spot Turn as two forward steps and a chasse done solo while circling either left or right, and provides guidelines for performing Spot Turns as a basic element or figure in dance.

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    The document provides instructions for performing a Cha Cha Basic Movement pattern consisting of 10 steps with rock steps and chasses. It describes the footwork, timing, and amounts of turning involved in the pattern for both the man's and lady's parts. It also provides details on performing a Cha Cha figure called New York, including the footwork, timing, turns, and notes for both the leader and follower. Finally, it defines a Spot Turn as two forward steps and a chasse done solo while circling either left or right, and provides guidelines for performing Spot Turns as a basic element or figure in dance.

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    The document provides instructions for performing a Cha Cha Basic Movement pattern consisting of 10 steps with rock steps and chasses. It describes the footwork, timing, and amounts of turning involved in the pattern for both the man's and lady's parts. It also provides details on performing a Cha Cha figure called New York, including the footwork, timing, turns, and notes for both the leader and follower. Finally, it defines a Spot Turn as two forward steps and a chasse done solo while circling either left or right, and provides guidelines for performing Spot Turns as a basic element or figure in dance.

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    Cha-Cha-Cha Closed Basic Movement

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    The document provides instructions for performing a Cha Cha Basic Movement pattern consisting of 10 steps with rock steps and chasses. It describes the footwork, timing, and amounts of turning involved in the pattern for both the man's and lady's parts. It also provides details on performing a Cha Cha figure called New York, including the footwork, timing, turns, and notes for both the leader and follower. Finally, it defines a Spot Turn as two forward steps and a chasse done solo while circling either left or right, and provides guidelines for performing Spot Turns as a basic element or figure in dance.

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    1.

    Cha-cha-cha Closed Basic Movement

    The Cha Cha Basic Movement consists of 10 steps, which are a combination of
    alternating rock steps and chasses danced in closed or open facing position, to the
    rhythm of 2,3,4&1. Each rock step is danced on counts 2,3, each chasse on counts
    4&1.

    The rock steps of a Cha Cha Basic Movement alternate forward and backward, the left
    foot taking the forward rock, the right foot taking the back rock.
    The chasses can be danced sideways (side-together-side), or as a "Compact Chasse"
    in place by shifting weight from foot to foot with feet together (together-together-
    together).

    Chasses can also be danced forward and backward. For more information, see Cha
    Cha Progressive Basic Movement.The basic movement can be taken with or without
    turn. When turning, most of the turn is taken between the two steps of the rock step and
    the first step of the chasse. Partners turn equally at the same time. Up to 3/4 turn can
    be taken over the 10-step pattern.

    Man’s Part
    STEP COUN DESCRIPTIO FOOTWOR AMOUNTS OF
    # T N K TURN

    Begin Closed facing position.

             

    Prep 1 Right foot side. Ball-flat

    1 2 Left foot forward. Ball-flat

    2 3 Replace weight Ball-heel Up to 1/4 turn to left


    to right foot. can be made between
    1-2.

    3-5 4&1 Chasse to side or Ball-flat, ball-


    compact chasse, flat, ball-flat
    LRL.

    6 2 Right foot back. Ball-heel

    7 3 Replace weight Ball-flat Up to 1/4 turn to left


    to left foot. can be made between
    6-7.

    8-10 4&1 Chasse to side or Ball-flat, ball-


    compact chasse, flat, ball-flat
    RLR.
    Lady’s Part

    STEP COUN FOOTWOR


    # T DESCRIPTION K AMOUNTS OF TURN

    Begin Closed facing position.

             

    Prep 1 Left foot side. Ball-flat

    1 2 Right foot back. Ball-heel

    2 3 Replace weight to left foot. Ball-flat Up to 1/4 turn to left can be made
    between 1-2 (according to man).

    3-5 4&1 Chasse to side or compact Ball-flat, ball-


    chasse, RLR. flat, ball-flat

    6 2 Left foot forward.

    7 3 Replace weight to right foot. Ball-heel Up to 1/4 turn to left can be made
    between 6-7 (according to man).

    8-10 4&1 Chasse to side or compact Ball-flat, ball-


    chasse, LRL. flat, ball-flat

    2. New York

    Cha Cha Cha New York

    The Cha Cha New York is a Newcomer Level figure. This online reference gives a
    detailed description of the different variation of the dance steps, including timing,
    footwork, alignment, and movement; a list of figures that may precede or follow the
    pattern; and videos providing instruction and demonstration of the figure, techniques
    and practice routines that include it.
    Leader

    Step Timin Movement Turn Notes


    g
    1 2 LF fwd in LSP 1/8 to R This is New York to the Left Side
    Position.
    Preceding step finish in Counter Open
    PP position, L to R hand hold.
    End of preceding step on '&', turn 1/8 to
    R.
    Increase tone in connecting arm and
    keep it with body when turning (over 1-
    5)
    2 3 Transfer weight to Breakdown to "3&", on "&", frame starts
    RF turning to R to face partner
    34 4&1 LF to side to chasse 3/8 to L Take required hold at end of
    5 LRL, End in Open over 3-5 depending. Here's it's continuing
    PP with New York to Right Side Position.
    1 2 RF fwd in RSP 1/8 to L See note in step #1.
    2 3 Transfer weight to
    LF
    34 4&1 RF to side, chasse 3/8 to R Take required hold
    5 RLR. End in Open over 3-5
    CPP

    Follower

    Step Timin Movement Turn Notes


    g
    1 2 RF fwd in LSP 1/8 to This is New York to the Left Side
    L Position (Lady on Man's Left).
    End of preceding step on '&', after fully
    transferred weight, turn 1/8 to L. Feet turned
    out.
    When turning, L hand/arm is "connected" with
    upper frame, don't use shoulder joint as turning
    point for arm. Whole body as a unit.
    "2": RF fwd, feet turned out, 50-50% weight
    split (whenever followed by a check step, it's
    always split weight.)
    "&": check step to change direction.
    (Or, a different option: quick check action all
    happens on "2")
    hips turn 1/8 extra than feet, frame (upper
    body) turn as much as possible to L (isolated
    from hip)
    Arm should be on same plane as body. During
    the turn, arm line slowly going up, ideally
    ending with L hand behind head, arm 45
    degrees up. Lady: break at wrist (think of
    showing off your ring), circle one round, ending
    downward. Hand at eye level.
    2 3 Transfer "3&", on "&", frame starts turning to face
    weight to LF partner.
    Make sure RF doesn't do rondes. Use the
    technique for back walk. See Rumba New York.
    34 4&1 RF to side to 3/8 to
    5 chasse RLR, R
    End in Open over
    PP 3-5
    1 2 LF fwd in RSP 1/8 to Continuing to New York to the Right Side
    R Position.
    2 3 Transfer
    weight to RF
    34 4&1 LF to side, 3/8 to Take required hold
    5 chasse LRL. L over
    End in Open 3-5
    CPP

     Check step: switching from forward movement to back.


    o Standard check: on "&", more difficult to do. Correct execution shows
    better control.
    o Syncopated check: immediately as stepping on "2".
     Last step 5: can turn extra to end in RSP (or LSP) and continue with 4-9 of Three
    Cha Cha Chas fwd.
     New York can also be danced from Three Cha Cha Chas fwd (in either LSP or
    RSP), in which case no turn on step 1 of New York.
     When followed by Hand to Hand, the turning is at the end of "4&1&", sharp turn

    3. Spot Turn
    A Spot Turn is loosely defined as two forward steps and a chasse danced solo by
    man or lady, circling either to the left or right, to the count of 2, 3, 4&1. Turns to the left
    are commenced with the right foot; Turns to the right are commenced with the left foot.

    Spot Turns as a Basic element can be danced in a variety of ways: Man and lady
    turning at the same time, man turning lady underarm, or one partner turning while the
    other dances a Time Step, just to name a few. But as a figure, Spot Turns are generally
    danced by both man and lady at the same time, and that is how they are shown here.

    The Spot Turn in this context is danced completely solo by both man and lady, so
    it will be necessary to release both connected hands. However, one hand connection
    should remain until the turn has been led. It is recommended that you use the hand that
    is closer to the direction of turn for this purpose.
    Partners should have completed one full turn by count 4, so that they can face
    each other throughout the chasse. Pay close attention to the hand connections when
    watching the video clip. Also notice the dancers' visual focus, as it helps them to
    maintain a sense of direction throughout the turn.

    Man’s Part

    STEP# COUNT DESCRIPTION FOOTWORK NOTES


    Begin open facing position.

             

    Prep 1 Right foot side. Release left hand hold on


    end of prep step.

    1 2 Left foot forward in side-by- 1/4 turn to right between prep


    side position. step and 1. Release right
    hand hold.

    2 3 Right foot forward, turning 1/2 turn to right between 1-2.


    away from partner.

    3-5 4&1 Facing partner, chasse to left, 1/4 turn to right between 2-3.
    LRL. Regain left hand hold on 3.

    6 2 Right foot forward in side-by- 1/4 turn to left between 5-6.


    side position. Release left hand hold.

    7 3 Left foot forward, turning 1/2 turn to left between 6-7.


    away from partner.

    8-10 4&1 Facing partner, chasse to 1/4 turn to right between 7-8.
    right, RLR. End in closed or open-facing
    position.

    Lady’s Part

    STEP# COUNT DESCRIPTION FOOTWORK NOTES

    Begin open facing position.


             

    Prep 1 Left foot side. Release right hand hold on end


    of prep step.

    1 2 Right foot forward in side-by- 1/4 turn to left between prep step
    side position. and 1. Release left hand hold.

    2 3 Left foot forward, turning away 1/2 turn to left between 1-2.
    from partner.

    3-5 4&1 Facing partner, chasse to right, 1/4 turn to left between 2-3.
    RLR. Regain right hand hold on 3.

    6 2 Left foot forward in side-by-side 1/4 turn to right between 5-6.


    position. Release right hand hold.

    7 3 Right foot forward, turning away 1/2 turn to right between 6-7.
    from partner.

    8-10 4&1 Facing partner, chasse to left, 1/4 turn to left between 7-8. End
    LRL. in closed or open-facing position.

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