How to Do the Cha-Cha Combined Break Steps With Turns

Combo break with turns is a fancy way of describing how dancers turn on the steps that aren't the 3-count cha-cha. Breaking is a forward and backward rocking movement. Turning during that sequence puts you back in line with your partner for the emphasis of the dance, the 3-count after which the cha-cha-cha named.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Begin in the traditional stance with your partner. Dance one break and the first three count.

2. Step to the right 1/4 turn while your partner steps to the left for 1/4 turn. You will now be side-by-side and holding hands. This combo break should take one beat to complete.

3. Rock back and turn along with your partner to your original position in 1 beat.

4. Dance the traditional three count as you normally would.

5. Continue to hold hands and step to your left as your partner steps to the right. Continue to turn until you are once again face-to-face in your starting position.

6. Resume dancing the 3-count cha-cha.

Tips & Warnings

• Turns can be done during open breaks, when the dancers are not touching, or closed breaks when they are touching.