Mercy Cha Cha

Choreographer: ilona tessmer-willis (USA) May 2016

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Many beginners have danced or are familiar with “Cha Cha Step” (easier to learn than coaster or sailor step even for ultra beginners). S4, S5, S8 have options (both below & in video) for dancers that are brand new to the dance floor and/or have limited range of motion. Chose to ignore Restart for beginner ease—worked well, (see video).
Country song suggestions:-
“One Night At A Time” George Strait (Google Play • iTunes • AmazonMP3)
“I Should Have Been True” Mavericks (slower tempo) (Google Play • iTunes • AmazonMP3)
“All you Do Is Bring Me Down” Mavericks (peppy) (Google Play • iTunes • AmazonMP3)
“Sparks Fly” Taylor Swift (Google Play • iTunes • AmazonMP3)

Intro: 64 Counts -starts on word “you”

S1: R & L CROSS CHA CHA
1-2Rock R Across in Front of L, Recover L

3&4R Side Cha Cha R L R (3 steps done to 2 beats of the music using small steps)

5-6Rock L Across in Front of R, Recover R

7&8L Side Cha Cha L R L

S2: STEP BACK R L, R BACK CHA CHA, L HITCH TAP, SWAY
1-2R Step Back, Left Step Back

3&4Travel Back Cha Cha R L R

5-6L Hitch Tap

7-8Sway (weight remain on right)

S3: STEP FORWARD L R, L FORWARD CHA CHA, R HITCH TAP, SWAY
1-2Step L Forward, Step R Forward

3&4Travel Forward Cha Cha L R L

5-6R Hitch, R Tap

7-8Sway (weight remain on left)

S4: LEFT FULL TURN: 4 PIVOTS (OPTION : STEP IN PLACE R L R L)
1-2Step R Forward, pivot ¼ to Left (weight on left)

3-4Step R Forward, pivot ¼ to Left (weight on left)

5-6Step R Forward, pivot ¼ to Left (weight on left)

7-8Step R Forward, pivot ¼ to Left (weight on left)

Option: - S4: STEP IN PLACE R L R L for 8 counts

S5: R SWEEP, L SWEEP, L STEP, R CHA CHA (OPTION: R HEEL TAP HEEL 1-6, R Step 7)
1-3Cross R behind L, Step L to Left Side, Cross R over L

4-6Sweep L out around from Back to Front & Step in front of R, Step R to Right Side

7Step L next to R

8&1R Side Cha Cha R L R

S6: L ROCK BACK, L SIDE CHA CHA, R ROCK BACK, R FRONT CHA CHA
2 -3L Rock Back, R Recover

4&5L Side Cha Cha L R L

6-7R Rock Back, L Recover

8&1R Forward Cha Cha R L R (weight on left)

S7: R HOLD, R L STEP, 1/4 L TURN L STEP FORWARD HOLD, LR STEP
2Hold

3-4Step Forward L & R

5-61/4 Left Turn L Step Forward, Hold

7-8Step Forward R & L

S8: LEFT FULL TURN: STEP R HOLD, STEP L R, STEP L HOLD, STEP R L (OPTION: DANCE IN PLACE, NO TURN)
1-2Start turn: R Step, Hold (Left 1/4)

3-4L Step, R Step (Left 1/4)

5-6L Step, Hold (Left 1/4)

7-8R Step L Step (Left 1/4 --weight on left)

Enjoy dancing to this fun Cha Cha or any other song of your choice.

Contact: hel.38@att.net

Please, don’t alter this step sheet but keep in original form when posting to a web-site.

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About the Choreographer

ilona tessmer-willis (USA) May 2016

Ilona Tessmer-Willis (USA) has made an indelible mark in our archive with two captivating dances that showcase her dynamic style and artistic vision. Since May 2016, her work has inspired audiences and fellow artists alike, leaving them eager for more of her vibrant contributions to the dance community.

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