Teach Me Tonight Cha Cha Cha

Choreographer: Jean Louis Lequeux (Feb 2015)

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Peggy, Cherry and Babette were the daughters of Babette Buchanan, a Zigfeld Follies showgirl.
She married a Cuban aristocrat, Juan Fernandez De Castro, a rich sugar planter of the Dominican Republican.
They formed the De Castro Sisters, an American trio, famous in the 50s and 60s.

LEGEND: RF: right foot; LF: left foot; LA: legs apart; FT: feet together: WoRF: weight on RF; WoLF: weight on LF

Start with lyrics: WoLF

SECTION I: RIGHT SIDE CHASSÉ, ROCK STEP LF FORWARD, LEFT SIDE CHASSÉ, ROCK STEP RF BACKWARD
1&2: Right side chassé

3-4: Rock step: LF forward (slightly lift up RF), RF down (slightly lift up LF)

5&6: Left side chassé

7-8: Rock step: RF back (slightly lift up LF), LF down (slightly lift up RF)

SECTION II: RIGHT SIDE CHASSÉ, NEW YORK RIGHT, LEFT SIDE CHASSÉ, NEW YORK LEFT
1&2: Right side chassé

3-4: ¼ turn right (open arms), rock step LF forward, ¼ turn left (close arms)

5&6: Left side chassé

7-8: ¼ turn left (open arms), rock step RF forward, ¼ turn right (close arms)

SECTION III: RIGHT SIDE CHASSÉ, SPOT TURN RIGHT, LEFT SIDE CHASSÉ, SPOT TURN LEFT
1&2: Right side chassé

3-4: Spot turn (full 360° turn) right

5&6: Left side chassé

7-8: Spot turn (full 360° turn) left

SECTION IV: PURSUIT SOLO, SWIVEL TOES-HEELS (LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT), MOVE KNEES
1&2: Lock step chassé forward (RF forward, LF behind right, RF ahead, LF ahead)

3-4: ½ turn left, feet together

5&6: Bend knees, pivot toes to left (support on heels, pivot heels to right (support on toes), pivot toes to left

7-8: Slightly bend/unbend knee on spot: right, left

SECTION V: SWIVEL TOES-HEELS (RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT), PURSUIT SOLO
1&2: Bend knees, turn toes to right – pivot on heels—, turn heels to left –pivot on toes—, turn toes to right

3-4: Slightly bend/unbend knee on spot: left, right

5&6: Lock step chassé forward (RF forward, LF behind right, RF ahead, LF ahead)

7-8: 1/4 turn left, feet together

SECTION VI: CROSS BODY SOLO
1&2: Right side chassé

3-4: LF back, ¼ turn left, RF near LF

5&6: Left side chassé

7-8: RF back, ¼ turn left, LF near RF

SECTION VII: RIGHT SIDE CHASSÉ, ROCK STEP LF FORWARD, LEFT SIDE CHASSÉ, ROCK STEP RF BACKWARD
1&2: Right side chassé

3-4: Rock step: LF forward (slightly lift up RF), RF down (slightly lift up LF)

5&6: Left side chassé

7-8: Rock step: RF back (slightly lift up LF), LF down (slightly lift up RF)

SECTION VIII: VANCOUVER RIGHT, ROCK STEP, VANCOUVER LEFT, ROCK STEP
1&2: Lock step chassé diagonal right, RF forward (raise arms 45° in V and fingers in v –index and middle – as in Vancouver)

3-4: Step LF back, RF near LF, (arms down)

5&6: Lock step chassé diagonal left, LF forward (raise arms 45° in V and fingers in v –index and middle – as in Vancouver)

7-8: Step RF back, LF near RF (arms down)

DO IT AGAIN, FOLKS!

Contact: jean_lw_lequeux@yahoo.com

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About the Choreographer

Jean Louis Lequeux (Feb 2015)

Jean Louis Lequeux, celebrated for his dynamic choreography and innovative dance styles, has made a significant impact in the dance community since February 2015. With six captivating dances featured in our archive, his work continues to inspire and engage audiences worldwide.

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