A Chassé a day, takes your Cha Cha all the way!
Done in a variety of combinations, Cha Cha Chasses (pronounced “Sha-says”) are triple steps, danced to a Quick-Quick-Slow timing. And they are EVERYWHERE! So, let’s supersize your Cha Cha by practicing these 7 Chasse combinations. It only takes 5 minutes per day. Let’s get it rolling!
Chasse #1: Side Chasses
Side Chasse Footwork: Side, Together, Side
Combination:
Back Rock Step, Side Chasse
Forward Rock Step, Side Chasse
Practice:
5 sets slowly with counts
5 sets with music.
Tips:
Keep steps small.
Chasse #2: Forward & Back Chassés (Locks)
Forward Lock Footwork:
Forward, Cross Behind, Forward
Back Lock Footwork:
Back, Cross in front, Back
Combination:
Back Rock Step, Forward Locks
Forward Rock Step, Back Locks
Practice:
5 sets slowly with counts
5 sets with music.
Tips:
Practice 3 consecutive sets of locks forward & back.
Chasse #3: Forward & Back Chassé (Runs)
Forward Runs Footwork:
Forward, Forward, Forward
Back Runs Footwork:
Back, Back, Back
Combination:
Back Rock Step, Forward Runs
Forward Rock Step, Back Runs
Practice:
5 sets slowly with counts
5 sets with music.
Chasse #4: Compact Chassé
Compact Chasse Footwork:
Together, Together, Together
Combination:
Back Rock Step, Compact Chasse
Forward Rock Step, Compact Chasse
Practice:
5 sets slowly with counts
5 sets with music.
Tips:
Make sure to keep ankles together and feet turned out.
Chasse #5: Twist Chassé + Ronde Chassé
Twist Chasse Footwork:
Cross, Together, Side
Ronde Chasse Footwork:
Ronde (circle the leg), Back, Side
Combination:
Rock Back Step, Twist Chasse
Rock Forward Step, Ronde Chasse
Practice:
5 sets slowly with counts
5 sets with music.
Tips:
Keep the twist chase steps really small.
Chasse #6: Twist Chassé + 7. Slip Chassé
Twist Chasse Footwork:
Cross, Together, Side
Slip Chasse Footwork:
Back, Slip Step (pull the right foot back), Close
Combination:
Back Rock Step, Twist Chasse
Forward Rock Step, Slip Chasse
Practice:
5 sets slowly with counts
5 sets with music.
Tips:
Make sure to close the ankles for the last step of the Slip Chasse.
Chasse #7: Runaway Chassé
Runaway Chasse Footwork:
Forward, Press Forward Step, Back
Combination:
Forward walk, Spiral on Right Foot, Runaway Chasse
Practice:
5 sets slowly with counts (this is harder to do with music and without a partner)
Challenge:
See if you can figure out how to do it on the opposite side.
A final word about these 7 Cha Cha Chasses:
Which one is the hardest? Which one are you crazy about?
Drop me a comment below! Happy Chasse-ing!
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