CHA CHA DEL RIO
Choreographer: Larry Boezeman
Demo Video
Step Sheet
This is a mirror dance, then man's steps are listed, the lady's steps are the same, but on opposite footwork unless otherwise indicated
SIDE BREAKS
1-2Rock to left side on left, recover right
3&4Triple step (left, right, left)
5-6Rock to right side on right, recover left
7&8Triple step (right, left, right)
BASIC
9-10Rock back on left, recover right
11&12Triple step (left, right, left)
13-14Rock forward on right, recover left
15&16Triple step (right, left, right)
SHE GOES, HE GOES
Single hand hold, man's left, lady's right
17-18MAN: Rock back on left, recover right.
LADY: Step forward right, pivot ½ turn to left
19&20MAN: Triple step (left, right, left)
LADY: Triple step (right, left, right) with ½ turn left
21-22MAN: Step forward right, pivot ½ turn to left
LADY: Rock back on left, recover right
23&24MAN: Triple step (right, left, right) with ½ turn to left
LADY: Triple step (left, right, left)
25-32Repeat 17-24
BASIC
Double hand hold, open position
33-34Rock back on left, recover right
35&36Triple step (left, right, left)
37-38Rock forward on right, recover left
39&40Triple step (right, left, right)
¼ TURN, ROCK TO LEFT
41-42Step to left side with left, step right behind left
43&44Triple step with ¼ turn left, (left, right, left)
Release left hand from lady's right
45-46Rock forward on right, recover left
47&48Triple step (right, left, right) with ¼ turn right
Now facing partner, release hands
FREE SPIN, CROSSING TRIPLE
49-50Pivot ½ turn right on ball of right, pivot ½ turn right on ball of left
51&52Step left across right, right to place, left across right
Now facing partner, join man's left hand with lady's right
¼ TURN, ROCK TO RIGHT
53-54Step to right side with right, step left behind right
55&56Triple step with ¼ turn right (right, left, right)
57-58Rock forward on left, recover right
59&60Triple step with ¼ turn left
Now facing partner, release hands
FREE SPIN, CROSSING TRIPLE
61-62Pivot ½ turn left on ball of left, pivot ½ turn left on ball of right
63&64Step right across left, left to place, right across left
Return to closed position on 63&64
REPEAT
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Music
About the Choreographer
Larry Boezeman
Larry Boezeman is a passionate choreographer and performer known for his vibrant dance style, with 11 captivating works featured in our archive. His innovative approach to movement continues to inspire audiences and dancers alike, bringing joy and creativity to the art of dance.Can't find the right video?
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