Cha Cha Cha Advanced Hip Twist
The Advanced Hip Twist is a Silver Level figure. This online reference gives a detailed description of the dance steps,
including timing, and movement, technique; a
list of figures that may precede or follow the pattern; and videos
providing instruction and demonstration of the figure, techniques and
practice routines that include it.
Leader
Step |
Timing |
Movement
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Turn |
Notes |
1
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2
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LF to side or fwd in RSP
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slight body turn to R
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2
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3
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Transfer weight to RF
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3 4 5
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4 & 1
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LF behind RF (Cuban Cross) to chasse LRL
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1/8 to L (LF), body turns less
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Man can do slip chasse, or ronde chasse.
Step 3: Heel is not lowered and knee remains flexed.
Step 5: Pressed Backward Walk |
6
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2
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RF back
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body completes turn
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7
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3
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Transfer weight to LF
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1/8 to L over steps 7-10 |
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8 9 10
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4 & 1
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RF to side to chasse RLR, end in Fan Position
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Hip Twist Chasse.
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Follower
Step |
Timing |
Movement
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Turn |
Notes |
1
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2
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RF back in RSP
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1/2 to R
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Turn starts at e/o previous beat by turning shoulder first. Then sharp turn to R.
Do not "fall" back, body is quite forward. After turning 1/2 turn, RF is in front with a lot of pressure, then quick release to step back (like backward walk). Do not let spine fall back.
Keep right shoulder back, squeeze R side, settle.
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2
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3
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Transfer weight to LF
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e/o beat, starts turn
Weight on to LF, make sure to dance the L hip up and forward before turning.
Turn more than 1/2 turn, head sharp turn to L as well.
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3 4 5
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4 & 1
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RF fwd in line with LF towards Man's R side to chasse RLR
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5/8 to L
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Turn starts at e/o previous beat,
"4": This is Pressed Forward walk with RF, a bit diagonal to L, RF crosses in front of LF, on ball of RF, demi-point, R heel is not lowered, R knee remains flexed. (it's a fwd step, really throw L hip back. hip should not be flat) "&": LF closed to RF, both knees bent. "1": RF to side, still facing Man at this moment. (Connected movement with L side twisting and RF stepping to side.) R side squeeze, R hip high. Settle R hip. (Not a lot of time. Hit the accent, then immediately go settle R hip and go.) "&": turn 1/4 to R.
Keep head stable. (Not moving head left and right.)
A Twist Chasse may be danced. |
6
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2
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LF fwd passing in front of Man
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1/4 to R
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Turn starts at e/o previous beat, Turn is initiated from hips, which are turned more than upper body Small steps.
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7
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3
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RF fwd in line with LF, then turn to end RF back
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1/2 to L, body turns less
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Turn at end of beat "&". After turning. body weight into RH, pressure with Man first (tone in RH with Man), before doing back lock.
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8 9 10
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4 & 1
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Back Lock LRL, end in Fan Position
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body completes turn
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Man holding lady on palm, not around fingers. arms low, at lady's waist level.
End of "1": drop heel, "1&" - on "&", settle L hip, which draws in RF, preparing for next figure, e.g. Hockey Stick.
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Notes
- Alternative finishing positions:
- Open Position: Man turn 3/8 to L over steps 7-10
- Open CPP
- Contact Position:
- Man turn 1/2 to L over steps 7-10, dancing chasse side and slightly forward.
- Lady 3/4 to L over steps 7-10 dancing chasse with LF behind RF (Cuban Cross). Remain normal hold throughout.
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