Cha-Cha-Cha

Cha-Cha-Cha: The 'cool kid' of latin dance

What is ChaChaCha?

Cha Cha Cha (or sometimes referred simply as Cha-cha) is a lively and popular social dance that originated in Cuba in the 1950s. It is often danced to a specific genre of music also known as cha-cha-cha, which is a fusion of various Cuban rhythms like mambo, rumba, and the danzón. Modern chha cha cha music has elements of jazz and popular music.

Dancing Cha-cha-cha is appropriate if the music calls for it where you'll hear the percussion instruments marking the distinct rhythm. The dance steps align with these rhythms and the musical phrases, making it a dynamic and joyful dance that reflects the lively and festive spirit of Cuban culture. Learn more about the history and evolution of Cha Cha Cha.

What makes Cha-Cha-Cha unique?

Cha-cha-cha is arguably the coolest of all latin dance styles. The dance and the music have a distinctive rhythm and character that make them instantly recognisable. While not as ubiquitous as Salsa or Bachata in the social dancing scene, cha-cha-cha has unique feel to it that’s unlike anything else.

Cha-cha-cha is all about rhythm and groove. As you move to the syncopated beats, you become attuned to the music's pulsating energy. Your body responds to the infectious groove, and you find yourself swaying, stepping, and rocking in perfect sync with the music

Why take Cha-cha-cha lessons and learn to dance cha-cha-cha

Dancing the Cha Cha Cha is an exhilarating and vibrant experience that elicits a range of feelings and sensations. Knowing how to dance Cha-cha-cha immediately sets you apart from other social dancers who mainly dance either salsa or bachata only.

Cha cha cha dance lessons, as taught by the experienced instructors at Urban Salsa, is danced On2 for social dancing.

Dancing ‘On2’ refers to the timing of when the lead initiates the break step. In other words, Cha-cha-cha resembles Salsa On2 (or Mambo) however with the added syncopated shuffle-like steps on counts ‘4 – and – 5’ as well as on counts ‘8 – and – 1’.

By taking cha-cha-cha lessons, you’re not only learning a new dance, your understanding of the dance itself and latin music will improve dramatically.

Cha-Cha-Tuesdays at Urban Salsa

Urban Salsa runs Cha-cha-cha classes in Parramatta, Western Sydney every Tuesday night from 6:30pm (Intro to cha-cha-cha) and 7:30pm (Open class for intermediate and advanced dancers). See our timetable and term dates for more information.

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Become an ALL-STAR with All-Styles membership

If you’re looking to take your dancing to a whole new level and become a better dancer, upgrade your membership to All Styles.

All Styles will not only give you access to Cha Cha Cha classes on Tuesday nights but also Mejora classes from 8:30pm – where we focus on improving your technique across various latin dance styles.

The All Styles membership also gives you access to classes for Salsa On2 on Monday nights, Salsa On1 on Sunday and Wednesday and Bachata on Thursday nights.

With the All Styles membership you can avail yourself to all these dance classes and styles Urban Salsa has to offer. Click here to learn more.

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