Cha Cha Cha Hip Twist Spiral
The Cha Cha Hip Twist Spiral 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
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Turn |
Notes |
1
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2
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LF to side or fwd in RSP
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slight body turn to R
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Increase tone and lower L arm to R at chest level. Widen R arm hold to R side. |
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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Ronde chasse ended in PP, LRL
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1/8 to L (LF), body turns less on step 3. body completes turn on step 4. No turn on step 5.
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Return arms to normal position, slightly to R on step 3. Lower L arm to Promenade shape on step 5.
Option: lead lady into Spiral on this step 5 (count "1"). |
6
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2
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RF back
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No turn
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7
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3
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Transfer weight to LF
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1/4 to L over steps 7-10 |
L arm slightly to L then raise L hand above Lady's R shoulder to circle counterclock wise, leading Lady's spiral. |
8 9 10
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4 & 1
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Fwd Lock RLR. End RF diag forward in Open CPP.
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Continue to circle L hand counterclock wise, slowly lowering to L side, just below shoulder level.
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Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
1
|
2
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RF back in RSP
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1/2 to R
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Turn starts at e/o previous beat
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, settle.
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2
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3
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Transfer weight to LF
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e/o beat, starts turn
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3 4 5
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4 & 1
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Twist Chasse, ended RF diag fwd in PP.
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5/8 to L on step 3, 1/4 to R on 4, No turn on 5.
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Turn starts at e/o previous beat.
Pressed Forward Walk.
Option: if Man leads it, do another Spiral Turn on count "1". |
6
|
2
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LF fwd passing in front of Man
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No turn.
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7
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3
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RF fwd in line with LF, then turn underarm allowing LF to cross in front without weight (Spiral turn)
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1 turn to L
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Spiral Turn is made on ball of RF with foot flat (T of LF)
(Extended Forward Walk may be used on this step.) |
8
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4
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LF fwd
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1/8 to L |
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| 9 |
& |
Close RF to LF |
1/2 to L |
turn starts e/o previous beat. |
| 10 |
1 |
LF diag fwd in Open CPP. |
1/8 to L |
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