ISTD Latin American Dance Faculty – Cha Cha Cha Syllabus is designed to complement the official ISTD technique books by providing visual demonstrations of the complete Cha Cha Cha syllabus.
Each syllabus figure is demonstrated step by step, showing how the movement is constructed and performed with correct technique. The figures are presented both with and without music, allowing students to study timing, lead, shaping, styling, and movement quality. Where appropriate, alternative endings and developments are also demonstrated to support syllabus training and examination preparation.
This program is a practical reference for dance teachers, examination candidates, and competitors studying the official ISTD Cha Cha Cha syllabus.
Topics Covered
- Basic Movement (Closed, Open & In Place)
- New York (Left & Right Side Position)
- Spot Turns to Left & Right (including Switch Turns & Underarm Turns)
- Shoulder to Shoulder (Left & Right Side)
- Hand to Hand (Right & Left Side Position)
- Three Cha Cha Chas (Forward & Back)
- There and Back
- Time Steps
- Fan
- Alemana
- Hockey Stick
- Natural Top
- Natural Opening Out Movement
- Closed Hip Twist
- Open Hip Twist
- Reverse Top
- Opening Out from Reverse Top
- Aida
- Spiral Turns (Spiral Turn & Rope Spinning)
- Cross Basic
- Cuban Breaks (including Split Cuban Breaks)
- Chase
- Advanced Hip Twist
- Hip Twist Spiral
- Turkish Towel
- Sweetheart
- Follow My Leader
- Foot Changes (Methods 1–4)
Suitable For
This instructional video is recommended for:
- ISTD examination candidates
- International Latin Cha Cha Cha students
- Ballroom and Latin dance teachers
- Competitive Latin dancers
- Dance studios teaching the ISTD Cha Cha Cha syllabus
