Cha Cha Cha Turkish Towel
The Cha Cha Turkish Towel 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 |
1-7
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2 3 4& 1
2 3
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Same as Alemana from Open Position
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No turn
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R to R hand hold.
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8-10
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4 & 1
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Compact Chasse RLR. End RF to side in L Shadow Position, Lady behind Man.
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1/4 to L over steps 8-10
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Lower R arm, slowly taking it behind back. On Step 10, take L to L hand hold, slightly to L side at hip level.
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11
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2
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LF back in LSP, toe turned out.
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--
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L arm slightly forward
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12
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3
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Transfer weight to RF
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--
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R arm slightly to R
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13-15
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4& 1
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LF to side to chasse LRL. End in R Shadow Position, Lady behind.
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--
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Slowly reverse arm positions to L arm behind back, R hand slightly to R side
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16 |
2 |
RF back in RSP, toe turned out |
-- |
R arm slightly forward |
17
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3
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Transfer weight to LF
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--
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L arm slightly to L
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18-20 |
4& 1 |
RF to side to chasse RLR. End in L Shadow Position, Lady behind. |
-- |
Slowly reverse arm positions to R arm behind back, L hand slightly to L side |
21-25 |
2 3 4& 1 |
Same as steps 11-15. End in RSP |
-- |
Same as steps 11-15. Release L hand hold on count "4". On count "1", R arm down and fwd, then release R to R hand hold. |
26-30 |
2 3 4& 1 |
Same as steps 6-10 of Hockey Stick, end in Open Position. |
Same as steps 6-10 of Hockey Stick |
Take required hold at the end. |
Follower
Step |
Timing |
Movement
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Turn |
Notes |
1-7
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2 3 4& 1
2 3
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Same as Alemana from Open Position
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No turn on steps 1-5. 1/2 to R on step 6, 3/8 to R on step 7.
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8-10
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4& 1
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Forward Lock LRL, moving behind Man's back to end LF side and slightly fwd in L Shadow Position, Man in front
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3/8 to R over steps 8-10
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11
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2
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RF fwd in LSP, toe turned out.
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--
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Behind Man's back. RF to his L. |
12
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3
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Transfer weight to LF
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--
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13-15
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4& 1
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RF to side to chase RLR, moving behind Man's back to R Shadow Position, Man in front.
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--
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16
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2
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LF fwd in RSP, toe turned out.
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--
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Behind Man's back, LF to his R. |
17 |
3 |
Transfer weight to RF |
-- |
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18-20 |
4& 1 |
LF to side to chasse LRL, moving behind Man's back to L Shadow Position, Man in front |
-- |
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21-24 |
2 3 4& |
Same as steps 11-14 |
Same as steps 11-14 |
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25 |
1 |
RF fwd and slightly to side in RSP, then turn on RF allowing LF to cross in front without weight (Spiral Turn) |
3/4 to L |
Another option: Do normal RF side. Then, follow with alternative ending below. |
26-30 |
2 3 4& 1 |
Same as steps 6-10 of Hockey Stick, end in Open Position. |
Same as steps 6-10 of Hockey Stick |
Alternative ending: "2": LF fwd, "3" RF fwd, spiral, then a three step turn on "4&1". |
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