N.E. Cha Cha

Choreographer: Gaye Teather (UK) (March 2009)

Demo Video

Step Sheet

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Alt. Music:
Silhouettes by Herman’s Hermits (112 bpm. 16 count intro) CD: 101 Sixties Hits plus many other 60’s compilations.
It’s America by Rodney Atkins (136 bpm. 32 count intro) CD: It’s America.
Let Your Love Flow – various artists

Easy split for such dances as Go With the Flow, La Secret etc etc
or N.E. Cha Cha music of your choice

Dance rotates in CCW direction

Kick-ball-change. Walk. Walk. Forward rock. Shuffle half turn Right
1&2 Kick Right forward. Step Right beside Left. Step Left in place beside Right

3 – 4 Walk forward Right. Left

5 – 6 Rock forward on Right. Recover onto Left

7&8 Shuffle half turn Right stepping Right. Left. Right (Facing 6 o’clock)

Shuffle half turn Right. Back rock. Paddle quarter turn Left x 2
1&2 Shuffle half turn Right stepping Left. Right. Left

3 – 4 Rock back on Right. Recover onto Left

5 – 6 Step forward on Right. Quarter turn Left

7 – 8 Step forward on Right. Quarter turn Left (Facing 6 o’clock)

Cross rock. Chasse Right. Cross rock. Chasse Left
1 – 2 Cross rock Right over Left. Recover onto Left

3&4 Step Right to Right side. Step Left beside Right. Step Right to Right side

5 – 6 Cross rock Left over Right. Recover onto Right

7&8 Step Left to Left side. Step Right beside Left. Step Left to Left side

Jazz box quarter turn Right. Step. Rocking chair
1 – 2 Cross Right over Left. Step back on Left

3 – 4 Quarter turn Right stepping Right to Right side. Step forward on Left. (Facing 9 o’clock)

5 – 6 Rock forward on Right. Recover onto Left

7 – 8 Rock back on Right. Recover onto Left

Start again

Note: When stuck for a floor split DJ’s often suggest “Any Cha Cha” for an easier option and people often joke that they have never come across this elusive dance called “N.E. Cha cha” – so here it is!! An easy dance that will fit to just about N.E. Cha cha music J

Music

About the Choreographer

Gaye Teather (UK) (March 2009)

Gaye Teather is a talented choreographer from the UK, known for her dynamic and innovative dance styles. With three captivating dances featured in our archive, Gaye continues to inspire audiences and dancers alike with her vibrant creativity.

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