Cha Cha: Cross-Overs and Ronde
6 min
  • English (US)

In this high-energy Cha Cha lesson, Anthony and Rose dive into a slick combo packed with crossover breaks, syncopated rhythms, a sweeping ronde, and a spicy little split-weight turn. This isn’t your beginner-level cha cha—so if you're still learning your basics, definitely go check out their fundamentals video first. But if you’re ready to level up, you’ll love this one. The sequence starts off with some syncopated crossover breaks to change up your usual timing and add punch to your patterns. From there, you’ll learn how to lead and follow a sharp ronde with correct hip placement, and finish the sequence with a powerful split-weight rotation into a Chaines style turn. Throughout the video, you’ll get practical breakdowns of both leader and follower footwork, how to manage weight transfer (especially when split-weight is key), and how to make your movement more dynamic and intentional. This pattern hits that sweet spot of looking fancy without being unnecessarily complicated—and it’s social-dance friendly, too. As always, Anthony and Rose make it fun, fast-paced, and full of clear teaching moments you can use on the dance floor right away.

Cha Cha: The Basic Steps
16 min
  • English (US)

If you’ve never danced Country Cha Cha before, this is the perfect place to start. Anthony and Rose walk you through the basic rhythm, footwork, and structure of this fun, flirty partner dance that blends Latin-inspired movement with classic country style. They start with the basic cha-cha-cha rhythm and explain how the counts line up with the music. Then, you’ll learn how to lead and follow clean basic steps, as well as how to stay in sync with your partner through small directional changes and position shifts. It’s relaxed, clear, and all about making the dance feel good—not just look good. You’ll also get tips on common mistakes new dancers make (like rushing the cha-cha or disconnecting during turns), and how to fix them on the fly. This lesson is perfect for social dancers, wedding couples, or anyone looking to add something a little different to their dance toolbox. Country Cha Cha might not be as well known as Two Step or Swing, but after this video, it might just be your new favorite.