The six basic dance steps of Cha Cha are introduced as follows:

1. Cha Cha steps?

The steps of Cha Cha are forward and backward, and the rhythm is 2-3-4-amp ;-1. When stepping forward, the center of gravity is on the front foot, the toes of the back foot are on the ground, and the instep is straight; when stepping back, the center of gravity is on the back foot, the toes of the front foot are on the ground, and the instep is straight.

When practicing basic movements, when moving the left foot, the right wrist drives the upper arm to draw a circle inward and downward and then straighten; when moving the right foot, the left arm draws a circle inward and downward and then straighten. The cervical spine should be pushed upward, the shoulders should be lowered, and the arms should move naturally and rhythmically. Do not exert too much force. The waist muscles are tightened, and the hips move in the direction of the force generated by the confrontation between the feet and the ground.

2. The combined step?

The combined step is actually a horizontal step. Due to the confrontation between the feet and the ground, the hips rotate left and right. Step your left foot to the left first, then follow with your right foot, then step your left foot to the left again without moving your right foot. This rhythm is often referred to as "cha cha cha".

3. Fixed-point rotation?

The rhythm is the most basic 2-3-4-amp;-1, which is divided into two actions to complete the 360-degree rotation.

One leg is upright like the right leg. In the first beat, the left foot passes through the body from the front and moves to the right side of the body. At the end of this rhythm, the body rotates 180 degrees to the right and the left foot is upright; in the second step Change your center of gravity on the spot, that is, stand upright on your right foot. Then the left foot moves horizontally from the back to the left to complete the "cha cha cha" step. The rotation rhythm is 2-4, and the step combination is 4-amp;-1. Be careful to keep your head when rotating. ?

4. New York step?

The rhythm is also 2-3-4-amp; -1. The foot is similar to the time step and square step. One leg is upright first, such as the right leg. , half of the left leg touches the ground.

In the first beat, the left foot quickly passes through the body from the front and moves to the right side of the body. The left leg is upright, the right leg is slightly bent, the knee of the right leg is close to the knee of the left leg, and half of the right foot is on the ground. At this time, it is a half-center of gravity state, with the center of gravity between the left and right feet and toward the left leg. This action is called "CHECK".

At this time, the left arm is straightened back and upward, showing an action similar to the "appearance" of Peking Opera. The rhythm of this "2" is slightly longer. In the next beat, push your right leg straight and place your center of gravity between your left and right feet. Then step your left leg back from the front to complete the merge step.

5. Square step?

The square step is a step in which two steps form a cross. In the first step, step forward with your left foot to complete the "CHECK", then come back to complete the combined step to the left. At the end, the center of gravity is on the left foot. In the second step, the right foot is withdrawn backward, the center of gravity is directly shifted to the right foot, and then the right foot is stepped forward to complete the reverse merge step.

6. Time step?

The time step is the original center of gravity transformation, followed by a merge step. Preparatory movements: Center the weight on the left foot and open the right foot. You can also put your right foot back, with the sole of the foot touching the ground and the instep straight.

Extended information:

Similar to the rumba, the Cha Cha dance begins with the second beat of the music to advance or lead.

For men, the correct way is to stand with your feet slightly apart, with the center of gravity on your left foot. When taking the first shot, take a small step to the right with your right foot (the opposite is true for women), and then use your left foot to Move forward (the lady steps back with her right foot) to perform basic movements. The number of beats is: "slow, slow, fast, fast, slow", "step, step, cha cha cha cha" and "2, 3, 4amp;, 1, all dance steps are This is the counting method.

Some dancers in the UK still start their left foot forward from the first beat of the music, counting as "l, 2, cha-cha-cha". This method It is easier for beginners to learn. However, the above numbering method "2, 3, 4&, 1" is only used in examinations and competitions organized by the Dance Teachers Association.

Hold: Cha Cha Cha dance. The hold is the same as samba, and the open hold (0pen Hold) and fan position (Pan Position) are the same as rumba

Footstep movements: The footwork is the same as rumba, with the toes coming out, and then the entire sole of the foot touches the ground. .without heel guidance.

Due to the accompaniment of dance music and the brisk pace of dance steps, Cha Cha dance has a lively, enthusiastic and playful style. Its footwork music consists of five steps per measure of four beats: slow, slow, fast, fast. One step at a time, one step at a time, one step at a time, one step at a time.

For each dance step, you should apply pressure on the soles of your front feet, bend your knees slightly, and when the center of gravity falls on a certain foot, lower your heels, straighten your knees, and swing your hips to the side and back. , relax the other leg and bend the knee. The swing of the hips should be obvious, but there is no need to emphasize it when jumping fast.

The key point of Cha Cha dance is to emphasize the internal raising of the feet. The choreography of the dance structure should not move too long distances, and the combination dance includes dances in which the live audience dances directly face to face, and each movement beat Cooperation is very important.