Cha Cha Cha Hand to Hand
The Cha Cha Hand To Hand is a Newcomer Level figure. This online reference gives a detailed description of the different variation of the dance steps,
including timing, footwork, alignment, and movement; 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 back in RSP
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1/4 to L, then step LF
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This is Hand to Hand to Right Side Position.
* Start rotating shoulders at the end of previous "1".
* The 1/4 turn happens at the end of preceding step "&".
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2
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3
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Transfer weight to RF
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on "&" turn 1/4 to R
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3 4 5
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4 & 1
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LF to side (after 1/4 to R) to chasse LRL
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1/4 to R over 3-5
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(Hand-toHand to RSP could end in Open PP.)
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1
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2
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RF back in LSP
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1/4 to R (on preceding &)
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This is Hand to Hand to Left Side Position. |
2
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3
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Transfer weight to LF
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3 4 5
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4 & 1
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RF to side to chasse RLR
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1/4 to L (preceding &) over 3-5
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Hand-to-Hand to LSP could end in Open CPP.
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Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
1
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2
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RF back in RSP (after 1/4 to R)
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1/4 to R
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This is Hand to Hand to Right Side Position.
The 1/4 turn happens at the end of preceding step "&.
After rotating, stay positive forward into the front (R) foot, do not lean all the way back, maintain forward energy.
Then, release R foot and o backward walk action, RF back.
Body design: R arm extend out to side |
2
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3
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Transfer weight to LF
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"&" twist and turn 1/4 to L, elbow in (bend) on plane
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3 4 5
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4 & 1
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RF to side (after 1/4 to L) to chasse RLR
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1/4 to L over 3-5
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Body design: "4": wheel down shoulder; "&": wheel down elbow; "1": wheel out arm
(Hand-toHand to RSP could end in Open PP.) |
1
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2
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LF back in LSP
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1/4 to L
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This is Hand to Hand to Left Side Position. |
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 to side to chasse LRL
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1/4 to R over 3-5
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Hand-to-Hand to LSP could end in Open CPP. |
- Start in Closed Position. Like reverse New Yorker.
- Man take R to L hand hold at end of previous figure, simultaneously releasing L to R hand hold when needed.
- This figure can start with normal hold. Man allows R hand to slide further around Lady's back on step 1, releasing hold with L land. Lady slide L hand across Man's shoulder.
- For LSP: Man places L hand on Lady's back, releasing R hand hold at end of step 5, while Lady rests R hand lightly across Man's L shoulder. Man's hand on Lady's back is just below her shoulder blade.
- Take required hold at end of figure. This may end in Open PP for Hand To Hand RSP, or Open CPP for Hand to Hand LSP.
Videos
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