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Module 2: Social Dance and Dance Mixers Lesson 2: Cha - Cha - Cha

The document provides instructions for learning the cha-cha-cha dance. It defines the cha-cha-cha as a lively Cuban dance set to Latin music. The basic cha-cha-cha dance steps involve shifting weight between the feet in a "one-two-cha-cha-cha" rhythm. Diagrams and videos demonstrate the footwork and timing for both the lead and follow positions. The document includes a quiz to test comprehension of key details about the origins and performance of the cha-cha-cha dance.

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Module 2: Social Dance and Dance Mixers Lesson 2: Cha - Cha - Cha

The document provides instructions for learning the cha-cha-cha dance. It defines the cha-cha-cha as a lively Cuban dance set to Latin music. The basic cha-cha-cha dance steps involve shifting weight between the feet in a "one-two-cha-cha-cha" rhythm. Diagrams and videos demonstrate the footwork and timing for both the lead and follow positions. The document includes a quiz to test comprehension of key details about the origins and performance of the cha-cha-cha dance.

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Module 2: Social Dance and Dance Mixers

Lesson 2: Cha –Cha -Cha

Introduction

The Cha-cha-cha is lively, lively ballroom dance full of passion and energy. The classic
“Cuban Motion” gives the Cha-cha-cha its unique style. Partners work together to synchronize
each movement in perfect alignment.2
Cha-cha-cha is a Latin which existed in Cuba was created from the mambo. The music is a
combination of African and Cuban rhythms blended into a Latin beat. Cha-cha-cha is a mambo,
with jazz and Latin rhythm it’s sensual and energetic dance.
“In this lesson, you will be given opportunities to learn and master the basics of the cha-
cha-cha. Bear in mind that there’s more to a dance than dancing itself. After mastering the basics,
you can already come up with your own combinations. Besides, as you continue dancing, your
fitness will also continue improving”.1
The main objectives of this lesson;
 To describe the basic steps used in performing cha-cha-cha, including proper
form and footwork.
 Perform and dance basic cha-cha-cha in solo and with partner.
 Teach other to dance cha-cha-cha

Development

Discussion

Cha cha cha is widely recognizable by its catchy rhythm – one, two, cha, cha, cha. It's easy to
learn and fun to dance.

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Trivia!!!
Did you know: Bruce Lee, the famous movie star and one of the greatest legends in martial
arts, was also an accomplished Latin dancer. He won the Hong Kong Cha Cha Championship
in 1958, when he was 18 years old.3
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Lesson Presentation

Basic steps

Cha cha music is composed in 4/4 time (four beats to a bar of music). For each bar of
music there are 2 slow and 3 quick steps, which may be counted as – one, two, cha,
cha, cha or step, step, step, quick step, quick step. The footwork is simple and mostly
focuses on just shifting weight from one foot to another.

Remember, five steps are taken to four beats of music. Also don't forget that the
movements tend to be somewhat flirtatious. This is definitely a party dance!

Instructions & Diagrams:

Partners face each other. Gentleman starts with the left foot, lady starts with the right
foot. Basic ballroom hold.
3
Basic Side Step for Men

1. Sidestep to the left with your left


foot
2. Step backward & left with your
right foot
3. Left foot in place, weight shifts to it
4. Sidestep to the right with your right
foot
5. Move your left foot to your right
foot
6. Sidestep to the right with your right
foot
7. Step forward & right with your left
foot
8. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it
9. Sidestep to the left with your left
foot
10. Move your right foot to your left foot

https://www.dancing4beginners.com/cha-cha/

3
Basic Side Step for Women

1. Sidestep to the right with your right foot


2. Step forward & right with your left foot
3. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it
4. Sidestep to the left with your left foot
5. Move your right foot to your left foot
6. Sidestep to the right with your left foot
7. Step backward & left with your right foot
8. Left foot in place, weight shifts to it
9. Sidestep to the right with your right foot
10. Move your left foot to your right foot

https://www.dancing4beginners.com/cha-cha/
Tasks/Activities

In these videos will show you the basic dance steps on what we discussed and
explained in the diagram. Click the link and follow the instruction in the video.

Video 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=129&v=QjcWXpvA5e8&feature=emb_logo

Video 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcL29s6Ewic
Engagement

Listen the music link below and make your own cha-cha-cha dance step you learned from our
lesson:
1. Solo
2. With partner – your partner will be any members of your family or your classmate
neighbor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slZ8EYa6wEo

Assimilation

Answers the following questions:

1. Identify three values you have learned from your respective physical activity. Discuss
how these values can contribute to your professional preparation.

2. The dance Cha-cha-cha was an activity I never thought I would do my


_______________. (explain your answer)

QUIZ: Tick the circle of your chosen answer.

1. From what dance did the Cha-Cha originated?

 Charleston
 Merengue
 Mambo
 Salsa

2. In what year did the Cha-Cha become really popular?

 1984
 1943
 1956
 1976

3. In the Philippines where particular place or places you can see that there
are partner of couple dancing cha-cha-cha?

 mall
 children’s party
 dance sport competition
 concert
4. Which of the following songs is a Cha-Cha?

 'I Need to Know' - Marc Anthony


 'Ojos Asi' - Shakira
 'Livin' la Vida Loca' - Ricky Martin
 'No Me Ames' - Jennifer Lopez

5. Most people believe the name Cha-Cha-cha derived from the sound your
shoes make while you do the 'Cha-Cha-Cha' specific steps (one-two-three);
others think that the name derived from .....

 all of these
 the Guaracha (a Cuban dance)
 the Spanish word 'chacha' (which means 'nursemaid')
 the Spanish word 'chachar' (which means to chew coca leaves)

References

(1) Doria, Jose P. etal, 2014, Physical Education and Health Learner’s Manual )1 st
edition). Department of Education, pp.82

(2) https://www.facebook.com/PE.Health.Custodio/posts/social-dances-grade-9social-dancesballroom-
dancecotillionwhat-is-social-dancesoc/883306635072984/

(3) https://www.dancing4beginners.com/cha-cha/

(4) https://www.coursehero.com/file/24781633/Chacha-Reflectiondocx

(5) https://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz46915561c70.html

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