American Rhythm Cha Cha Bronze Variations – Chris Morris

American Rhythm Cha Cha Bronze Variations is an instructional video presented by Chris Morris, focusing on practical Bronze-level Cha Cha variations for American Style Rhythm dancers. Rather than teaching the standard Bronze syllabus, this course introduces a collection of variation patterns that expand familiar figures into more dynamic combinations while maintaining the character and technique of American Rhythm Cha Cha.

Each variation demonstrates different ways to connect Bronze figures through progressive movement, wraps, syncopated actions, swivels, locks, and crossbody lead combinations. The material is suitable for dancers who have already learned the basic syllabus and want to add variety to their social dancing, showcases, or competitive routines. Individual variations can be practiced separately or incorporated into existing choreography to improve movement flow, partner communication, and musical interpretation.

Originally produced in 1993, this instructional video remains a useful reference for dancers and instructors seeking additional Bronze Cha Cha material beyond the standard syllabus. With approximately 53 minutes of instruction, the course provides a collection of creative combinations that can be adapted to a variety of American Rhythm settings.

Course Contents

1. Spot Turn Combination
2. Traveling Crossovers
3. Right Hand Crossbody Leads to Underarm Turns
4. Progressive Locks to Peek-A-Boo
5. Progressive Spirals with Syncopated Breaks to Wrap In
6. Knee Lift to Walk Under to Syncopated Back Breaks
7. Alternating Wrap to Tunnel
8. Sailor Shuffles to Syncopated Crossover
9. Slow Swivels to Grapevine
10. Lady’s Wrap & Rondé to Man’s Tuck & Separation