Dance term
Cha Cha
One of the five International Latin dances: playful, in 4/4 time, recognised by its 2-3-cha-cha-cha rhythm, crisp footwork and Cuban motion.
A playful Latin dance danced in 4/4 time at 30–32 bars per minute (120–128 BPM). It is recognised by its distinctive 2-3-cha-cha-cha rhythm, crisp footwork, straight leg action and expressive Cuban motion. Cha Cha combines precision with playful character.
Also called: cha cha cha.
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