Dancing Basics with Passion – Cha Cha is a comprehensive instructional program covering the complete International Style Latin Figures – Cha Cha syllabus, presented by Corky Ballas and produced by Dance Vision. Taught by renowned Latin champions Slavik Kryklyvyy & Karina Smirnoff, this course guides dancers through the Bronze, Silver, and Gold syllabus with a progressive approach that develops solid technique, authentic Cuban motion, and confident partnering.
Slavik Kryklyvyy, a former World & European Amateur Latin Champion, and Karina Smirnoff, a British National Champion and World finalist, share the techniques and competitive experience that established them among the world’s leading Latin dancers. Beginning with the essential principles of Cha Cha, including hip action, timing, chassés, and movement fundamentals, the program progresses through increasingly advanced syllabus figures before concluding with complete Bronze, Silver, and Gold routines.
Suitable for dancers of all levels, this instructional video is an excellent resource for students, competitors, and dance teachers seeking a structured and comprehensive approach to mastering International Style Cha Cha.
Course Contents
Fundamentals
- Introduction
- History of Cha Cha Cha
Bronze Level
- Cha Cha Warm Up
- Four Types of Hip Actions
- Guapacha Timing
- Chassés
- Closed Basic
- New York
- Spot Turns
- Switch Turns
- Underarm Turn
- Underarm Turn – Lady Dancing Switch Turn
- Shoulder To Shoulder
- Hand to Hand
- Three Cha Cha Chas
- Side Steps
- There and Back
- Time Step
- Bronze Cha Cha Routine
Silver Level
- Cha Cha Warm Up
- The Fan
- Alemana
- Hockey Stick
- Natural Top
- Natural Opening Out
- Closed Hip Twist
- Open Hip Twist
- Reverse Top
- Opening Out from Reverse Top
- Aida
- Spiral
- The Curl
- Rope Spin
- Cross Basic
- Cuban Break and Split Cuban Break
- Silver Cha Cha Routine
Gold Level
- Cha Cha Warm Up
- Methods of Changing Feet
- The Chase
- Advanced Hip Twist
- Hip Twist Spiral
- Turkish Towel
- Sweet Heart
- Follow My Leader
- Gold Cha Cha Routine













