💃 Cha-Cha Basic Level – 1 Hour Checklist
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🟦 Warm-Up & Technique (10 mins)
Gentle full-body warm-up
Cha-Cha rhythm claps (2,3,4&1)
Basic hip action & posture
🟦 Basic Figures & Drills (25 mins)
Basic in Place
Time Step (closed hold)
New York to Left & Right
Spot Turn to Left & Right
Hand to Hand (L&R)
Shoulder to Shoulder
Fan Position intro (optional)
🟦 Partner Practice & Lead/Follow (10 mins)
Timing together (with counts)
Lead-follow connection basics
Transition between figures
🟦 Routine Practice (10 mins)
Build short basic routine
Practice with music (slow tempo)
Performance drill (group/pairs)
🟦 Cool Down & Recap (5 mins)
Gentle stretching (ankles, hips)
Recap learned steps & rhythm
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