Cha-cha basic

cha cha
Level 1
100–135 BPM
Both
8 beats

The foundational cha-cha-chá basic from 1950s Cuba, derived from mambo. Forward rock on count 2, replace on 3, chassé left on 4&1; back rock on 2-3, chassé right on 4&1. Roles mirror across the 8-count phrase.

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Cues

Lead and follow cues

Lead

English

{{move_name}}, forward rock on 2, replace on 3, chassé left on 4&1; back rock on 2-3, chassé right on 4&1.

Español

{{move_name}}, rock adelante en 2, reemplaza en 3, chassé izquierda en 4 y 1; rock atrás en 2 y 3, chassé derecha en 4 y 1.

English

{{move_name}}, back rock on 2, replace on 3, chassé right on 4&1; forward rock on 2-3, chassé left on 4&1.

Español

{{move_name}}, rock atrás en 2, reemplaza en 3, chassé derecha en 4 y 1; rock adelante en 2 y 3, chassé izquierda en 4 y 1.