American Rhythm Figures Cha Cha (Silver) – Nazar Norov

Moving beyond the Bronze syllabus, American Rhythm Figures Cha Cha (Silver) introduces dancers to the movement quality, precision, and coordination expected at the Silver level of American Rhythm Cha Cha. Presented by Nazar Norov and Irina Kudryashova, this instructional video revisits the core Cha Cha figures while emphasizing cleaner execution, improved transitions, and greater control of body movement.

Instead of simply memorizing patterns, the course encourages dancers to refine how each figure is performed. Attention is given to timing, weight transfer, partner connection, directional changes, and the flow between open and closed positions, helping students build a more polished and consistent dancing style. These concepts can be applied in syllabus training, social dancing, and competitive preparation.

Although many familiar Bronze figures are included, the Silver-level approach focuses on developing stronger technique and more confident movement through careful study and repeated practice. With approximately 60 minutes of instruction, this video serves as a valuable reference for dancers ready to progress beyond the fundamentals of American Rhythm Cha Cha.

Course Contents

1. Open Cuban Walk
2. Back Spot Turn with Follower’s Underarm Turns (Left & Right)
3. Open Box
4. Open Box with Twist Ending
5. Scallop
6. Outside Partner Grapevine
7. Fallaway & Counter Fallaway Grapevines
8. Spiral Turn
9. Rope Spinning
10. Three Step Turn Solo
11. Crossbody Lead with Left Pivot Underarm Turn
12. Paseo
13. Hip Twist Swivels
14. Sugar Foot Swivels
15. Advanced Hip Twist
16. Open Hip Twist
17. Toe Heel Swivels
18. Forward Spot Turn
19. Turkish Towel
20. Twinkles
21. Cuban Breaks and Split Cuban Breaks
22. Push Away & Pull Back
23. Crossover Breaks & Fifth Position Breaks with Single Timing
24. Crossover Breaks & Fifth Position Breaks with Cuban Break Timing
25. Guapacha Timing
26. Patty Cake Grapevine
27. Enter and Exit Right Shadow Position with Foot Change
28. Enter and Exit Right Side Position (Opposite Feet)
29. Enter and Exit Right Side Position with Foot Change
30. Enter and Exit Left Shadow Position with Foot Change
31. Enter and Exit Left Side Position (Opposite Feet)
32. Enter and Exit Left Side Position with Foot Change