Cha Cha Beginner Series Group Class

Understanding the different group classes

• This class is designed to appeal to the beginner and intermediate alike.
• Our beginner classes trend towards more foundation information
• Our intermediate classes trend towards challenging the student
• Our styling classes focus more on an artistic aspect of the dance
• Our Series classes build towards the same goal from week to week.
• Students should approach a group class setting at Social Graces with the idea that they will gain something rather than everything.  Every student will take something different as everyone as different tastes and goals.

Cost

Drop in fee is $15 and active students can attend this group class for free.

Dress code

We do not have a dress code, but we encourage you to dress for comfort.

Singles and couples welcome

You do not need a partner to attend any class at Social Graces.

History

Cha Cha evolved from a version of Cuban Mambo called Chasse Mambo.  As music always dictated the dance, chasse (meaning to chase) steps were inserted between the forward and back breaks when a slower version of Mambo music was played.  Reportedly, Cha Cha got its name from the sound of women’s shoes shuffling across the floor.

Cha Cha was introduced to the United States in the early 1950s and promptly sparked a dance craze.  Enrique Jorrin, a Cuban violinist, is attributed with creating the first Cha Cha song.  After arriving in the U.S., the traditional violins and flutes were often exchanged for big-band instruments such as trumpet, trombone, and saxophone.

Dance Characteristics

This dance is a fun and cheeky dance with emphasize of quick, concise foot and leg actions.