1. MISS BROWN TEACHING DANCE COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY FALL 2011

2. Introduction Origin Cuba Latin Family Popularity  Ballroom dances  Typically first dance learned amongst Latin Dances Party Dance!

3. Rhythm and Footwork Rhythm  one, two, cha, cha, cha or step, step, cha-cha-cha Simple footwork  Mainly focuses on shifting weight from one foot to another

4. Music Danced to music written in 4/4 time and played Tempo of 28-34 measures per minute

5. Steps Five steps are taken to four beats of music –  2 slow steps,  2 quick steps,  followed by one slow step.  So the count would be: Slow, slow, quick, quick, slow, slow, slow, quick, quick, slow…

6. Basic Cha Cha Steps Partners face each other. Gentleman starts with left foot, lady starts with right foot. Basic ballroom hold. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ojbb9ofPIuA &feature=player_embedded#!

7. Cha Cha Cha for Men

8. Men’s Steps 1. Step forward with your left foot 2. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it 3. Sidestep to the left with your left foot 4. Move your right foot to your left foot 5. Sidestep to the left with your left foot 6. Step backward & left with your right foot 7. Left foot in place, weight shifts to it 8. Step forward & right with your right foot 9. Move your left foot to your right foot 10. Sidestep to the right with your right foot

9. Women’s Steps 1. Step back with your right foot 2. Left foot in place, weight shifts to it 3. Sidestep to the right with your right foot 4. Move your left foot to your right foot 5. Sidestep to the right with your right foot 6. Step forward & right with your left foot 7. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it 8. Step backward & left with your left foot 9. Move your right foot to your left foot 10. Sidestep to the left with your left foot

10. More to Try at Home

11. Fox Trot

12. Salsa Basic Step

13. Have Fun!