American Rhythm Cha Cha Bronze Elements & Techniques – Bob Powers

American Rhythm – Cha Cha Bronze Elements & Techniques is a comprehensive instructional video presented by Bob Powers and Julia Gorchakova, focusing on the technical foundations of Bronze American Style Rhythm Cha Cha. Designed for beginning and Bronze-level dancers, the course goes beyond teaching individual figures by explaining the essential techniques that create balanced, confident, and musical dancing.

Throughout the program, the instructors cover key concepts including timing, foot placement, body action, lead and follow, partner connection, and styling. Each Bronze figure is demonstrated and explained step by step, helping dancers understand both the mechanics of each movement and how the figures connect naturally during social or competitive dancing. The progressive teaching approach makes the material suitable for independent study as well as classroom instruction.

With approximately 109 minutes of instruction, this course is an excellent reference for students preparing for Bronze syllabus examinations, instructors teaching American Rhythm, and dancers looking to strengthen their technical foundation before advancing to higher levels.

Course Contents

1. Basic Step, Forward, Backward & Side Steps, Foot Placement, Timing, Lead & Follow, Styling
2. Lead & Follow
3. Progressive Basic
4. Lock Steps
5. Separation Basic (Separation Break)
6. Fifth Position Breaks
7. Crossover Breaks
8. Walk Around Turn
9. Underarm Turn to the Right
10. Cross Body Lead
11. Back Spot Turn
12. Opening Out
13. Inside Swivels
     A. Stationary
     B. Traveling
14. Traveling Swivels
15. Outside Swivels
16. Dance Demonstration