International Latin Bronze Cha Cha Syllabus | Corky Ballas

International Latin Bronze Cha Cha Syllabus is a comprehensive instructional program presented by renowned Latin dance champion and teacher Corky Ballas, assisted by Olga Rodionova. Designed around the Bronze International Latin Cha Cha syllabus, this program provides a clear, systematic reference for dancers, teachers and students who want to build a strong technical foundation in Cha Cha.

The instruction begins with an Introduction to Cha Cha Cha and Cha Cha Chassés, then progresses through 16 essential Bronze syllabus figures. Each figure is presented individually for easier study, covering fundamental actions such as Basic Movement, New Yorker, Spot Turns, Hand to Hand and Time Steps before advancing to figures including the Alemana, Hockey Stick, Natural Top, Natural Opening Out and Closed Hip Twist.

Dedicated demonstrations combine the figures into practical sequences, followed by a complete Dance Demonstration that allows students to see how the syllabus material works in continuous dancing. With approximately 127 minutes of detailed instruction, this program is particularly valuable for Bronze-level students, ballroom instructors, teacher training, syllabus study and structured International Latin practice.

Program Contents

Bronze Level

Introduction to Cha Cha Cha
Cha Cha Chassés

1. Basic Movement
2. New Yorker
3. Spot Turns
4. Shoulder to Shoulder
5. Hand to Hand
6. The Three Cha Cha Chas
7. Side Steps
8. There and Back
9. Time Steps
10. Fan

Demonstration – Figures 1–10

11. The Alemana
12. Hockey Stick
13. Hockey Stick Ending in Counter Promenade Position
14. Natural Top
15. Natural Opening Out
16. Closed Hip Twist

Demonstration – Figures 11–16
Dance Demonstration