Opening Out From Reverse Top
Cha Cha Cha Opening Out From Reverse Top
Cha Cha Opening Out From Reverse Top 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
2: RF to side and slightly fwd | 1/8 to L
3: LF in front of RF (Cuban Cross) | 1/8 to L
Increase tone in L arm. At the end of "3", start lowering L hand. Release R hand hold.
4 & 1: RF to side to chasse RLR. End in Fan Position | 1/8 to L over 3-5
Slightly extend L arm. L hand still. R arm open out to side.
Follower
2: LF behind RF (Cuban Cross) | 5/8 to L over 1-5
3: RF back and slightly to side
4 & 1: LF back, toe turned out, to chasse LRL. End LF back in Fan Position.