BOOGIE BEAR CHA CHA

Choreographer: Rita Thompson

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I choreographed this dance in honor of my grandson, Edward Van Thompson, III, born on April 7, 1997. He keeps me young so that I can teach him to Cha-cha some day. Memaw Rita thinks he's a natural born dancer!

(Rita Thompson is Jo Thompson's mom.)

FORWARD AND BACK CHA-CHA BASIC

1-2Rock forward with left foot, recover weight back to right foot

3&4Step back with left foot, step together with right, step back with left foot

5-6Rock back with right foot, recover weight forward to left foot

7&8Step forward with right foot, step together with left, step forward with right

STEP, ½ TURN RIGHT, FORWARD CHA, STEP, ½ TURN LEFT, FORWARD CHA

1-2Step forward left foot, turn ½ right shifting weight forward to right foot

3&4Step forward with left foot, step together with right, step forward with left

5-6Step forward right foot, turn ½ left shifting weight forward to left foot

7&8Step forward with right foot, step together with left, step forward with right

FORWARD AND BACK CHA-CHA BASIC

1-2Rock forward with left foot, recover weight back to right foot

3&4Step back with left foot, step together with right, step back with left foot

5-6Rock back with right foot, recover weight forward to left foot

7&8Step forward with right foot, step together with left, step forward with right

CROSS ROCK, RECOVER, SIDE CHA LEFT, CROSS ROCK, RECOVER, SIDE CHA RIGHT

1-2Rock left foot across in front of right, recover weight back to right foot

3&4Step left foot to left side, step together with right, step left foot to left side

5-6Rock right foot across in front of left, recover weight back to left foot

7&8Step right foot to right side, step together with left, step right foot to right side

SPOT TURN RIGHT, SIDE CHA LEFT, SPOT TURN LEFT, SIDE CHA RIGHT

1-2Step left foot across in front of right, with weight on left, turn fullr turn right, recover weight forward to right foot across in front of left

3&4Step left foot to left side, step together with right, step left foot to left side

5-6Step right foot across in front of left, with weight on right, turn full turn left, recover weight forward to left foot across in front of right

7&8Step right foot to right side, step together with left, step right foot to right side

ROCK BACK, RECOVER, SIDE CHA LEFT, ROCK BACK, RECOVER, SIDE CHA RIGHT

1-2Rock back with left foot crossed behind right, recover weight forward to right foot

3&4Step left foot to left side, step together with right, step left foot to left side

5-6Rock back with right foot crossed behind left, recover weight forward to left foot

7&8Step right foot to right side, step together with left, step right foot to right side

REPEAT

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About the Choreographer

Rita Thompson

Rita Thompson is a talented dancer and choreographer known for her innovative style and captivating performances. With one remarkable dance preserved in our archive, she continues to inspire audiences with her passion and creativity in the world of dance.

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