Cha Cha Fan
The Cha Cha Fan is a Bronze 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.
LeaderBegin in closed position.
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
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Turn
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Notes |
| 1 |
2
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LF fwd
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| 2 |
3
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Transfer weight to RF
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1/8 to L over 2-5 |
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3 4 5
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4 & 1
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LF to side, slightly back to chasse LRL
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| 6 |
2 |
RF back
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Lower left arm to left side at waist level |
| 7 |
3 |
Transfer weight to LF
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Increase tone in left arm, release right hand hold |
8 9 10
|
4 & 1
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RF to side to chasse RLR end in Fan Position |
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Slightly extend left arm. Left hand still. |
Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
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Notes |
| 1 |
2
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RF back
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| 2 |
3
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Transfer weight to LF
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1/8 to L over 2-5 |
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3 4 5
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4 & 1
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LF to side, chasse RLR
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For basic Bronze Fan, do side and slightly forward.
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| 6 |
2
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LF fwd
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Don't rush through. Forward walk on diagonal. Forward Check Walk.
There is a lot of energy toward your partner on this "&" before RF steps back.
LF rotates before RF back.
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| 7 |
3
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RF back and slightly to side
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1/8 to left |
(turn happens in last half of previous step)
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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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1/8 to L
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Keep tone in R arm to Man, Man should not feel the arm is "empty". Keep body position (shoulders down).
Finishing Fan: L hip laterally to left, do not rotate to back.
When coming out of Fan, rotate L hip to left, which sends RF out in front - for a connected movement. |
Variations:
- Man can take 1/4 L over steps 2-5 and 1/8 over 7-10. (Lady: 1/4 L over 2-5, 3/8 over 7-10)
- Gold: Man and Lady: Guapacha timing could be used on 6-10.
- Sliver & Bronze variation below is what's often used/seen
Leader (Silver/Gold)
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn
|
Notes |
| 1 |
2
|
LF fwd
|
|
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| 2 |
3
|
Transfer weight to RF
|
1/4 to L over 2-5 |
|
3 4 5
|
4 & 1
|
LF to side, slightly back to chasse LRL, ending promenade postion
|
|
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| 6 |
2 |
RF back
|
|
Lower left arm to left side at waist level |
| 7 |
3 |
Transfer weight to LF
|
1/8 to L over 7-10
|
Increase tone in left arm, release right hand hold |
8 9 10
|
4 & 1
|
RF to side to chasse RLR end in Fan Position |
|
Slightly extend left arm. Left hand still. |
Follower (Silver/Gold)
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
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|
Notes |
| 1 |
2
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RF back
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| 2 |
3
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Transfer weight to LF
|
1/8 to L over 2-5 |
|
3 4 5
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4 & 1
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Diag fwd lock RLR, end in PP
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| 6 |
1
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LF fwd, passing in front of Man's body
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| 7 |
2
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RF fwd inline with LF, then turn to end RF back
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1/2 to L, body turns less
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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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