Cha Cha Cha Open Hip Twist
Cha Cha Open Hip Twist 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.
Leader
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
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Turn |
Notes |
1
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2
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LF fwd
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--
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Slightly extend L arm fwd, close left thumb. |
2
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3
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Transfer eight to RF
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--
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Contract L arm over 2-5 to end with L hand close to L hip
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3 4 5
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4 & 1
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Slip Chasse LRL
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--
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6
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2
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RF back, small step
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--
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Brace L arm towards end of preceding beat, then L arm to side
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7
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3
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Transfer weight to LF
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1/8 to L over 7-10
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Increase tone in L arm
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8 9 10
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4 & 1
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RF to side to chasse RLR, Ending in Fan Position.
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--
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Man can do a hip twist chasse.
Slightly extend L arm. L hand still. Fan Position.
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Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
1
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2
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RF back
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--
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Start from Open Position.
Receive weight, step RF back, but keep weight forward, not pulling Man back. Hook RH finger on Man's hand. Extend R arm. Delayed Walk. |
2
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3
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Transfer weight to LF
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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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Response to Man's lead, Lady brings her weight well fwd at end of this step. match arm tone to Man's. Allow R arm to bend.
At end of the step, turn 90 to R. To show off balance, pause with LF collected next to RF ankle, just for a split second before stepping LF fwd on count "2" next. |
6
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2
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LF fwd |
1/4 to R
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Turn starts at tend of previous beat. Turn is initiated from hips. Hips turn more than upper body.
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7
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3
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RF fwd and slightly across, then turn to end RF back
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1/8 to L. Body turns less, then a further 1/2 turn to L
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Advanced Option: At end of "3", do a Spiral, ending LF wrapped loose in front of RF, facing away from Man.
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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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If a Spiral is done, finish with Runaway Chasse. (LF fwd, RF fwd, turn 1/2 to end LF back). See types of chasse in Cha Cha Technique.
If no Spiral: this can also finish in Open Position (with diagonal side chasse or back chasse), Contact Position (with side chasse), or CPP
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