Cha Cha Cha Chase
Cha Cha Chase 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.
Chase commences in Open Position. No hold.
Leader
Step |
Timing |
Movement
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Turn |
Notes |
1
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2
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LF fwd in line with RF or LF as appropriate, then turn to end LF back in Tandem Position, Lady behind.
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1/2 to R
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This figure uses visual lead.
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2
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3
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Close RF to LF without weight
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-
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3 4 5
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4 & 1
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Fwd lock RLR
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-
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6
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2
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LF fwd in line with RF or LF as appropriate, then turn to end LF back in Tandem Position, Lady in front.
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1/2 to R
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|
7
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3
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Transfer weight to RF
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-
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8 9 10
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4 & 1
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Fwd lock LRL following Lady
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-
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|
11 |
2 |
RF fwd in line with RF or LF as appropriate, then turn to end RF back in Tandem Position, Lady behind. |
1/2 to L |
|
12 |
3 |
Transfer weight to LF |
- |
|
13-15 |
4 & 1 |
Fwd lock RLR |
- |
|
16 |
2 |
LF fwd in line with RF or LF as appropriate, then turn to end LF back in Tandem Position, Lady in front. |
1/2 to R |
|
17 |
3 |
Close RF to LF without weight |
- |
|
18-20 |
4 & 1 |
Fwd lock RLR. End in Open Position. |
- |
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Follower
Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
1
|
2
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RF back |
- |
. |
2
|
3
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Transfer weight to LF in Tandem Position, Man in front |
- |
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3 4 5
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4 & 1
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Fwd lock RLR, following Man |
- |
|
6
|
2
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LF fwd in line with RF or LF as appropriate, then turn to end LF back in Tandem Position, Man behind. |
1/2 to R |
|
7
|
3
|
Transfer weight to RF |
- |
|
8 9 10
|
4 & 1
|
Fwd lock LRL |
- |
|
11 |
2 |
RF fwd in line with LF or RF as appropriate, then turn to end RF back in Tandem Position, Man in front. |
1/2 to L |
Styling option: L knee bent |
12 |
3 |
Transfer weight to LF |
- |
|
13-15 |
4 & 1 |
Fwd lock RLR, following Man |
- |
|
16 |
2 |
LF fwd in line with RF or LF as appropriate, then turn to end LF back in Tandem Position, Man behind. |
1/2 to R |
Styling option: R knee bent |
17 |
3 |
Transfer weight to RF |
- |
|
18 |
4 |
Close LF near to RF |
3/8 to R |
Turn is commenced at end of previous beat (for sharper action, can finish full turn at end of "3", then do chasse in place, crossing knees, then LF back) |
19 |
& |
Replace weight to RF |
1/8 to R |
Turn is commenced at end of previous beat |
20 |
1 |
LF back |
No turn |
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