Cha Cha Dance Classes (Latin American Dance Style)
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Also called the Cha Cha Cha, this unmistakable dance originated in Cuba in the 1940s. Composer and violinist Enrique Jorrin developed the dance as a variant of the Mambo and Rumba. The name is onomatopoeic, derived from the sound of dancers’ shoes as they shuffled around the floor.
The Cha Cha is one of the most popular of the social Latin-American dances. Lively and flirtatious, the Cha Cha is full of passion and energy. The Cha Cha is a vibrant, flamboyant and playful dance. The light and bubbly feel of the Cha Cha gives it a unique sense of fun for dancers throughout the world. The Cha Cha requires small steps and lots of hip motion (Cuban motion), as it is danced in 4/4 time. The fourth beat is split into two, giving it the characteristic 2,3,4& 1 rhythm. Therefore, five steps are danced to four beats as in the “One, two, cha cha cha” rhythm.
History of the Cha Cha
Also called the Cha Cha Cha, this unmistakable dance originated in Cuba in the 1940s. Composer and violinist Enrique Jorrin developed the dance as a variant of the Mambo and Rumba. The name is onomatopoeic, derived from the sound of dancers’ shoes as they shuffled around the floor.
Cha Cha Action
To dance Cha Cha like professionals, dancers must master “Cuban motion,” the characteristic Latin body action. Cuban motion is simply a distinctive way in which the hips move up and down. The hip movements come mainly from alternately bending and straightening the knees…as one knee bends (or straightens), the same hip drops (raises).
The basic components of the Cha Cha are triple steps and rock steps. Quick, small steps must be maintained throughout the dance. The distinctive movements of the hips result from the constant bending and straightening of the knees. Dancers must synchronize each movement as they dance parallel to one another.
Distinctive Cha Cha Steps
Because the Cha Cha is very similar to the Rumba and Mambo, several steps coincide with the steps of these dances. The main difference between the dances is that the “slow” steps of the Rumba and the Mambo are replaced with a triple step in the Cha Cha.
Cha Cha Rhythm and Music
Because of the carefree nature of the Cha Cha, its music should produce a happy, party-like atmosphere, with a tempo of 110 to 130 beats per minute. Cha Cha is often danced to authentic Cuban music, but is popular in all music genres, including country, funk, and hip hop.
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Not Specified | Vile Parle East, Mumbai (Branch) | Evenings Special weekday batches are available for... more | Price On Request |
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Mumbai, Vile Parle East (Branch):- mahila sang bldg, subhash road, Near garware Vile Parle East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Mumbai, Worli (Branch):- Suite No 12, Municipal Industrial Estate, Opp Lady Ratan Tower, DainikShivnerMarg Near Four Seasons Hotel, Behind Big Bazaar (Phoenix Mills) Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Mumbai, Vashi (Branch):- FrAgnel Tech Coll- 4th floor seminar hall Near Vashi bus depot, Sec 9A Vashi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Conrad Coelho's Dance Academy
First Internationally (ISTD) Certified Teacher for Latin American and Modern Ballroom Dance in India.
Established in the year 2006, we are a multi-locational Dance Institute operating at Worli (south mumbai), Vileparle East, Powai and Vashi (navimumbai).
Catering to dancers of all ages and skill levels, we offers dance lessons in an array of Latin American, Modern Ballroom and Club Dances such as Rumba, Cha Cha, Jive, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and many more! Thus providing you with a unique meld of classic and contemporary dances; that will surely have you feeling cool while moving hot!
While at the base we are a team of professional dance teachers we always want people to have fun with us! Thus we not only emphasize on technicality but also ensure our students go home smiling.
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