Cha Cha Cha Follow My Leader - Follow My Leader
The Cha Cha Follow My Leader is a Gold 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 |
1-5
|
2 3 4& 1
|
1-5 as Alemana from Open Position |
No turn |
On step 5, start to circle L hand clock wise. |
| 6 |
2 |
RF behind LF (Cuban Cross) |
3/8 to R over step 6 and 7 |
Continue to circle L hand clockwise. Release R hand hold. |
| 7 |
3 |
LF side |
|
Gradually lower L arm behind back |
| 8-10 |
4& 1 |
Fwd Lock in Tandem Position, Lady behind, RLR |
1/4 to R over steps 8 ~ 10 |
Release L hand hold on step 9, then visual lead |
| 11 |
2 |
LF fwd |
3/8 to L over steps 11-12 |
|
| 12 |
3 |
RF fwd |
|
|
| 13 14 15 |
4& 1 |
Fwd Lock in TP, Lady in front, LRL |
3/8 to L over steps 13-15 |
|
| 16 |
2 |
RF fwd |
3/8 to R over step 16-17 |
|
| 17 |
3 |
LF fwd |
|
|
| 18 19 20 |
4& 1 |
Fwd Lock in TP, lady behind, RLR |
3/8 to R oer steps 18-20 |
|
| 21 |
2 |
LF fwd |
3/8 to L over steps 21-22 |
|
| 22 |
3 |
RF fwd |
|
|
| 23 24 25 |
4& 1 |
Fwd Lock in TP, Lady in front, LRL |
3/8 to L over steps 23-25 |
|
| 26 |
2 |
RF back |
No turn |
|
| 27 |
3 |
Transfer weight LF |
-- |
|
| 28 29 30 |
4& 1 |
RF to sdie to chasse RLR. End in Open Position |
-- |
take required hold at the end. |
Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
1-5
|
2 3 4& 1
|
1-5 as Alemana from Open Position |
No turn on steps 1-4, 1/8 to R on step 5. |
|
| 6 |
2 |
LF fwd under raised arm |
3/8 to R |
Turn starts at end of previous beat of music |
| 7 |
3 |
RF fwd |
3/8 to R |
Turn starts at end of previous beat of music |
| 8-10 |
4& 1 |
Fwd Lock in TP behind Man, LRL |
1/4 to R over steps 8 to 10 |
|
| 11 |
2 |
RF fwd |
3/8 to L over steps 11, 12 |
|
| 12 |
3 |
LF fwd |
|
|
| 13 14 15 |
4& 1 |
Fwd Lock in TP in front of Man, RLR |
3/8 to L over steps 13-15 |
|
| 16 |
2 |
LF fwd |
3/8 to R over steps 16, 17 |
|
| 17 |
3 |
RF fwd |
|
|
| 18 19 20 |
4& 1 |
Fwd Lock in TP behind Man, LRL |
3/8 to R over steps 18-20 |
|
| 21 |
2 |
RF fwd |
3/8 to L over steps 21 22 |
|
| 22 |
3 |
LF fwd |
|
|
| 23 24 25 |
4& 1 |
Fwd Lock in TP in front of Man, RLR |
3/8 to L over steps 23-25 |
|
| 26 |
2 |
LF fwd |
3/8 to R over steps 26 27 |
|
| 27 |
3 |
RF fwd |
|
|
| 28 |
4 |
Close LF near to RF |
1 1/8 to R over steps 28 - 29 |
Turn starts at end of previous beat of music. Most turn is made on step 28 at end of previous beat. |
| 29 |
& |
Close RF to LF |
|
|
| 30 |
1 |
LF to sdie. End in Open Position |
No turn. |
Option: Lady could step LF back. |
Notes
- Steps 8 through 25 have a figure 8 pattern.
- When turning R, Man takes slightly smaller steps. Lady is following him and her circumference of circle is larger.)
- When turning L, the roles are reversed, and Lady takes smaller steps.
- Alternative finishing position
- Man and Lady dance a fwd lock toward partner's R side on steps 28-30. Man turns body slightly R to invite Lady to his R side. Then, follow with Advanced Hip Twist or Hip Twist Spiral.
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