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Cha
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Slavik Kryklyvyy & Karina Smirnoff

"Chain of Fools"
Jimmy Barnes
Chain of Fools - Soul Deeper...Songs from the Deep South


Rhythm & Timing:

How to Count the Basic Rhythm:1,2,3, 4 & 1 (the "4 & 1" is the cha cha cha part)
Time Signature:4/4 (4 beats per bar of music)
Accent:strong accent on count 1, secondary accent on count 3
Beat Value: count 1= 1 beat, count 2=1 beat,
count 3=1 beat,
count 4=half beat, count "and"=half beat
Tempo for Professionals & Amateurs: 124 beats per minute
Tempo for Pro-am: 124 beats per minute





Song Examples: listen to and purchase songs by clicking on iTunes links

Vintage Cha Cha"Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White"
by Perez Prado		 Cherry
Traditional Latin Cha Cha"Oye Como Va" by Tito Puente Oye
Contemporary Cha Cha"Poker Face" by Lady GagaPoker



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International Cha Cha music!




Description:

The style of music for both the International and American Cha Cha is the same. It is can be characterized by either Latin style rhythms and percussion or contemporary pop-style dance music, making this dance a versatile interpretation for both traditional Latin music and also popular club music. There is a difference between the tempos of the International and American style cha chas, with the International style being danced a faster speed.  Cha Cha is a fun, cheeky dance which plays to the rhythmical and upbeat music it is danced to. On the basic step, count 4 is syncopated, but other counts may be syncopated depending on the pattern to create speed and dynamic rhythm.  
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