1. Latin America: Cha Cha

2.  The cha cha is performed in beats of four and relies heavily on dancing with the hips.  The cha cha originated in Cuba in the 1950’s.  The cha cha can be performed as a solo, duet, or line.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmO0_ BPWulM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmO0_ BPWulM  Click the link to see an example of the cha cha.

3.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWiLi22 Cq8w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWiLi22 Cq8w  Follow the ling to a cha cha tutorial.

4.  How does traditional Latin American music sound different than the music we listen to in North America?  How do they sound similar?