ISTD Latin American Cha Cha Cha (6th Edition) is a technical syllabus book by Elisabeth Romain, published by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD). It presents the established Cha Cha Cha figures and technical requirements used in the ISTD Latin American teaching and examination system.
The book provides a structured reference for studying Cha Cha Cha technique, with attention to timing, footwork, body actions, alignment and the technical execution of syllabus figures. Its material progresses through the Student–Teacher, Associate, Licentiate and Fellow levels, allowing readers to follow the development from fundamental movements to more advanced figures.
For dance teachers and examination candidates, the manual serves as a reference for syllabus study, lesson preparation and professional qualification training. Dancers and coaches can also use it to examine the technical foundations of International Latin Cha Cha Cha.
Contents – Cha Cha Cha Syllabus Figures
Student–Teacher Figures
- Basic Movements (Closed, Open and In Place)
- New York
- Spot Turns to Left or Right
- Switch Turns
- Underarm Turns
- Shoulder to Shoulder
- Hand to Hand
- Three Cha Cha Chas
- Side Steps
- There and Back
- Time Steps
Associate Figures
- Fan
- Alemana
- Hockey Stick
- Natural Top
- Natural Opening Out Movement
- Closed Hip Twist
Licentiate Figures
- Open Hip Twist
- Reverse Top
- Opening Out from Reverse Top
- Aida
- Spiral Turns
- Curl
- Rope Spinning
- Cross Basic
- Cuban Breaks
- Split Cuban Breaks
- Chase
Fellow Figures
- Advanced Hip Twist
- Hip Twist Spiral
- Turkish Towel
- Sweetheart
- Follow My Leader
- Foot Changes
Technical Study and Examination Preparation
In addition to its figure syllabus, the book addresses the technical principles associated with Cha Cha Cha, providing material relevant to professional teaching and examination preparation.
Its level-by-level organisation makes it useful for reviewing prescribed figures, preparing lessons and developing a consistent understanding of ISTD Latin American technique.
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