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Cha ChaDancing Basics with PassionThe figures of international style of Latin American dances demonstrate super stars of Latin dance – Slavik and Karina, comments Corky Ballas.This is a reference for anyone studying Latin American dancing at Bronze, Silver or Gold level as well as ony competitor who would like to study the basics again in more detail.Slavik Kryklyvyy & Karina Smirnoff recorded these DVDs shortly before their split at the time when they were tipped to be the next world’s best professional couple. The way they show the basics is simply perfect, and not only technically. Visually they also create the most beautiful picture together. Everything is comment by Corky Ballas’s commentary and his high enthusiasm. A ‘must have’ reference DVD for any serious Latin-American dancer.Bronze thru Gold level. 35 figures, 3 routines. Running time 103 minutesIntroductionHistory of Cha Cha ChaBronze LevelCha Cha Warm UpFour Types of Hip Actions1) Guapacha Timing2) Chass3) Closed Basic4) New York5) Spot Turns6) Switch Turns7) Underarm Turn8) Underarm Turn Lady dancing Switch Turn9) Shoulder To Shoulder10) Hand to Hand11) Three Cha Cha Chas 12) Side Steps13) There and Back14) Time StepBronze Cha Cha RoutineSilver Level Cha Cha Warm Up15) The Fan16) Alemana17) Hockey Stick18) Natural Top19) Natural Opening Out20) Closed Hip Twist21) Open Hip Twist22) Reverse Top23) Opening Out from Reverse Top24) Aida25) Spiral26) The Curl27) Rope Spin28) Cross Basic29) Cuban Break and Split Cuban BreakSilver Cha Cha RoutineGold Level Cha Cha Warm UpMethods of Changing Feet30) The Chase 31) Advanced Hip Twist32) Hip Twist Spiral33) Turkish Towel34) Sweet Heart35) Follow My LeaderGold Cha Cha Routine