Learn how to dance the cha-cha, with demonstrations of the basic steps and moves, in this series of free video dance lessons for beginners.
Series Summary
The famous cha-cha ballroom dance was invented in Cuba in the late 1940’s and early 50’s from a new musical style developed by composer and violinist Enrique Jorrín known as cha-cha-cha, or chachachá, which combined rumba and mambo rhythms. The name comes from the sound that the dancers’ shoes would make on the floor when moving to this new beat. The cha-cha is danced in 4/4 time, requiring small steps and a lot of hip motion. It remains a popular dance in international competitions. In this series of free video dance lessons you’ll learn how to dance the cha-cha-cha. Expert Leslie Sack will teach you all the basic steps of the ballroom cha-cha, including how to get the right posture, understanding the rhythm of the dance, and a variety of breaks, crossovers, and turns that will have you dancing like a real pro in no time.Learn the correct posture for dancing the cha-cha in this free video dance lesson for beginners.
Learn the correct rhythm for dancing the cha-cha in this free video dance lesson for beginners.
Learn the basics of cha-cha dance moves, steps and rhythm in this free video dance lesson for beginners.
Learn the open break step for ladies for dancing the cha-cha in this free video dance lesson for beginners.
Learn how to combine break steps for dancing the cha-cha in this free video dance lesson for beginners.
See a demonstration of combination steps for dancing the cha-cha in this free video dance lesson for beginners.
Learn the basic side steps for ladies for dancing the cha-cha in this free video dance lesson for beginners.
Learn the walk around and turn steps for dancing the cha-cha in this free video dance lesson for beginners.
Learn the crossover break step for dancing the cha-cha in this free video dance lesson for beginners.
Learn the basic side steps for men for dancing the cha-cha in this free video dance lesson for beginners.
Learn the parallel break step for dancing the cha-cha in this free video dance lesson for beginners.
Learn the cross body lead step for ladies for dancing the cha-cha in this free video dance lesson for beginners.
Learn the fifth position break move for dancing the cha-cha in this free video dance lesson for beginners.