Dance (from Old French dancier, perhaps from Frankish) generally refers to human movement either used as a form of expression or presented in a social, spiritual or performance setting.

Colorful flowing ballgowns! Tails! Weddings! Beautiful music! Strong melodies!

Waltz: from the old German word walzen to roll, turn, or to glide.

Cha Cha Basic

Men's Steps

(This step is done with the woman in front of the man face to face)
1. Step forward with the LF
2. Rock back onto the RF
3 and 4. Starting with the LF take 3 short steps back (Cha-Cha-Cha)
5. Step back with the RF
6. Rock forward onto the LF
7 and 8. Starting with the RF take 3 short steps forward (Cha-Cha-Cha)

Women's Steps

(This step is done with the man in front of the woman face to face)
1. Step back with the RF
2. Rock forward onto the LF
3 and 4. Starting with the RF take 3 short steps forward (Cha-Cha-Cha)
5. Step forward with the LF
6. Rock back onto the RF
7 and 8. Starting with the LF take 3 short steps back (Cha-Cha-Cha)

RF Right Foot
LF Left Foot
Each number represents a beat of music

Cha Cha music for practice:
Bailamos - Enrique Iglesias
Smooth - Santana
Tea For Two Cha Cha