module 11-12 Flashcards
Rhythm Patterns in Cha cha Dance that pertains to, same as Basic except Cha Cha Cha steps travel to side. (Man to L side on first cha cha cha, to R side on second cha cha cha. Lady does reverse.)
Side Basic
Men steps forward L, rocks back on R, Cha Cha Cha (3 tiny steps–weight changes L, R, L,) in place. Man rocks back on R, rocks forward L, Cha Cha Cha (3 tiny steps–weight changes R, L, R) in place. Lady reverses steps. An introduction may be added.
basic
Rhythm Patterns in Cha cha Dance that pertains to, same as Chase/Half Chase, but on cha cha cha steps turn 180 degrees again, to face partner. Often the Full and Half chases are alternated.
full chase
After the 3rd (or odd number) of Cross-Over Break steps, man and lady turn simultaneously away from each other–(outside) slow slow end facing partner with cha cha cha steps. Man’s lead for this is to swing lady’s arm away as he lets go.
turn around
From a two hand hold, the man swings lady’s R arm diagonally overhead and turns lady into a wrapped, side by side position. Then he turns lady back out to basic two hand hold. The man does the basic step throughout. Lady does 180 degree turn to L, cha cha steps next to man in side by side hold, then is turned 190 degrees to R, stepping fwd on R for basic position.
sweet heart
Same as Basic except cha cha steps are done moving forward and backward.
Passing Basic, or Progressive Basic
Man steps L to side across his R foot. Rock back in place with R foot, cha cha cha (3 tiny steps–LRL). R foot crosses over L foot to L side, rock back in place with L, cha cha cha. Lady reverses feet. The man’s lead must be strong on opening beat, take ladies R hand in man’s L, preferably with an aligator hold, pulling across to man’s R side. This sequence is done for an even number of cha cha chas
Cross-Over Break
Uses Shine Position. Man initiates the chase any time his L foot is free, usually after 2 Basics. Man steps forward on L pivoting to face 180 degrees (faces away from partner), with weight transferred to R foot. This is the cue for the lady that the Chase has begun. On her next L forward step, she will pivot 180 degrees to face away from her partner. The cha cha cha steps are done as a forward Progressive Basic. The pivots continue on every step until the man does a basic, at which time the lady follows his lead by joining him in the basic. Think: L foot forward, turn R, pass pass pass; R foot forward, turn L, pass, pass, pass. The man and lady use the same foot work, but the lady starts one measure after the man.
Chase, also known as Half Chase
Start in 2 hand hold, open to man’s R side with a cross over holding inside hands. Lock outside foot behind leading foot, cross and rock back, cha cha cha facing partner. Think: Cross Lock, Cross Rock, Cha Cha Cha. Generally 4 Double Beaks are done to finish with music
Double Break
This is a R to R hand or two hand hold variation. Same foot work for both, but man changes hands so that he holds lady’ s R hand in his R, crosses his L hand over his R, to hold lady’s L. From this position a window is formed, and partners peek through the double arm windows at each other. Get out with a lady’s UAT or a simple hand change since you are in basic. More advanced, use a man’s single or double head loop to get out.
Full Peek a Boo
Variation of Full Peek a Boo, uses same foot work. Man holds lady’s wrist. Pulling R hand across, then L. (handshake, reverse handshake), could also hold forearm.
Alternating Hands
Lady rocks bk on R ft, cha cha cha in place, rock fwd on L, ½ turn to L on step R, cha cha cha to finish tum and face ptr. Man starts basic with fwd L, bk on R, and leads lady across his body, doing cha cha cha as a side close side. Turn ½ to L to face ptr for rock step and last cha cha cha.
Cross Body Lead
Start with cross body lead using R handshake hold, after ½ basic, both do a side by side with L arms out to side. Go into a cross over break (5th position break) and add cross over spins. The lady spins on the cha cha cha-think: cross step turn turn, cross step turn turn. The man puts his hand up so she can use it as pressure against the spins both L and R. The lady does rock fwd, bk, spin-rept. The man rocks bk or can also spin.
Half Moon
