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	Turn	Notes
1	2	LF to side or fwd in RSP	slight body turn to R
2	3	Transfer weight to RF
3 4 5	4 & 1	LF behind RF (Cuban Cross) to chasse LRL	1/8 to L (LF), body turns less	Man can do slip chasse, or ronde chasse. Step 3: Heel is not lowered and knee remains flexed. Step 5: Pressed Backward Walk
6	2	RF back	body completes turn
7	3	Transfer weight to LF	1/8 to L over steps 7-10
8 9 10	4 & 1	RF to side to chasse RLR, end in Fan Position		Hip Twist Chasse.

Follower

Step	Timing	Movement	Turn	Notes
1	2	RF back in RSP	1/2 to R	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.
2	3	Transfer weight to LF		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.
3 4 5	4 & 1	RF fwd in line with LF towards Man's R side to chasse RLR	5/8 to L	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	2	LF fwd passing in front of Man	1/4 to R	Turn starts at e/o previous beat, Turn is initiated from hips, which are turned more than upper body Small steps.
7	3	RF fwd in line with LF, then turn to end RF back	1/2 to L, body turns less	Turn at end of beat "&". After turning. body weight into RH, pressure with Man first (tone in RH with Man), before doing back lock.
8 9 10	4 & 1	Back Lock LRL, end in Fan Position	body completes turn	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.