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Basic Steps

The document provides instructions for performing several dances: - The cha cha involves sidesteps and stepping backward and forward with the feet. - The samba involves stepping forward and backward and shifting weight between feet. - The rumba involves stepping forward, sidestepping, and stepping back while moving the feet. - Other dances mentioned include the paso doble, jive, and waltz, which incorporate elements like chasses, rock steps, and basic movements forward and back.

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Basic Steps

The document provides instructions for performing several dances: - The cha cha involves sidesteps and stepping backward and forward with the feet. - The samba involves stepping forward and backward and shifting weight between feet. - The rumba involves stepping forward, sidestepping, and stepping back while moving the feet. - Other dances mentioned include the paso doble, jive, and waltz, which incorporate elements like chasses, rock steps, and basic movements forward and back.

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Cha cha

1. Sidestep to the left with your left foot


2. Step backward & left with your right foot
3. Left foot in place, weight shifts to it
4. Sidestep to the right with your right foot
5. Move your left foot to your right foot
6. Sidestep to the right with your right foot
7. Step forward & right with your left foot
8. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it
9. Sidestep to the left with your left foot
10. Move your right foot to your left foot

Samba

1. Step forward with your left foot (count 1)


2. Move your right foot to your left foot (uh)
3. Left foot in place, weight shifts to it (count 2)
4. Step backward with your right foot (count 3)
5. Move your left foot to your right foot (uh)
6. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it (count 4)

Rumba

1. Step forward with your left foot


2. Sidestep to the right with your right foot
3. Move your left foot to your right foot
4. Step back with your right foot
5. Sidestep to the left with your left foot
6. Move your right foot to your left foot

Paso doble

 Chasse to The Right

Step to the right, dance close, to the side, dance close and to the side.

 Chasse to The Left

Step to the left, dance to the side, dance close, to the side, and dance close.


 Basic Movement Back

Taking small steps to the back

 Basic Movement Forward

Taking small steps forward

 Sur Place

Dancing the basic steps of the Paso Doble while staying in place.

Jive

1. Step back with your left foot (Rock step)


2. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it
3. Sidestep to the left with your left foot (Chasse to the left)
4. Move your right foot to your left foot
5. Sidestep to the left with your left foot
6. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it (Chasse to the right)
7. Sidestep to the right with your left foot
8. Sidestep to the right with your right foot

Waltz

1. Step back with your left foot (Rock step)


2. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it
3. Sidestep to the left with your left foot (Chasse to the left)
4. Move your right foot to your left foot
5. Sidestep to the left with your left foot
6. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it (Chasse to the right)
7. Sidestep to the right with your left foot
8. Sidestep to the right with your right foot

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