Alemana

cha cha
Level 2
100–135 BPM
Lead
8 beats

A right-side follow turn under the joined hands, prompted on counts 2-3 and completed through the chassé 4&1. A foundational cha-cha turn figure across both Cuban and ballroom syllabi.

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Cues

Lead and follow cues

Lead

English

{{move_name}}, raise the joined hands on 2-3, prompt the follow's right-side turn through the chassé 4&1.

Español

{{move_name}}, levanta las manos unidas en 2 y 3, dirige el giro a la derecha de la follow a través del chassé 4 y 1.

English

{{move_name}}, break back on 2-3, turn right under the raised arm through the chassé 4&1.

Español

{{move_name}}, rock atrás en 2 y 3, gira a la derecha bajo el brazo levantado durante el chassé 4 y 1.