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How to Dance the Cha-Cha

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Learn how to dance the cha-cha, with demonstrations of the basic steps and moves, in this free video series of Latin dance lessons.

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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 dance instructors Susan Fisher & Alex Ruiz will teach you all the basic steps of the cha-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.

About the Expert

Contact: salsamia.com

Expert: Alex Ruiz is a dance instructor at Salsa Mia. Salsa Ma began February 15, 2005 on South Beach in Miami, Florida in the spirit of fun and friendship reminiscent of the days of a Cuban club called Starfish. Much more than just Salsa classes; Salsa Ma is a social event that happens every Friday and Sunday evening. Attendees learn to dance Salsa while meeting great people and enjoying delicious drinks and appetizers. www.salsamia.com

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