Cross-over break

cha cha
Level 2
100–135 BPM
Both
8 beats

A cross-over figure: the working foot crosses in front of the standing foot on counts 2-3, then chassé 4&1 to recover. Both partners mirror the cross.

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Cues

Lead and follow cues

Lead

English

{{move_name}}, cross the working foot in front of the standing foot on 2-3, chassé 4&1 to recover.

Español

{{move_name}}, cruza el pie de trabajo delante del pie de apoyo en 2 y 3, chassé 4 y 1 para recuperar.

English

{{move_name}}, match the cross-over break on 2-3, chassé 4&1 to recover.

Español

{{move_name}}, sigue el cross-over break en 2 y 3, chassé 4 y 1 para recuperar.