Popular Advanced Variations Cha Cha is an advanced-level instructional video designed for dancers who have already mastered the fundamental Cha Cha syllabus and are ready to expand their repertoire with more challenging variations and performance-oriented material. Presented by legendary coaches Corky & Shirley Ballas, seven-time undefeated U.S. Latin Champions and internationally acclaimed trainers, this program offers valuable insights into advanced Cha Cha technique, styling, and choreography.

Filmed in a structured lesson format, the video provides detailed explanations and demonstrations of popular advanced variations frequently used by competitive dancers. The instruction focuses on movement quality, timing, body action, lead and follow, and the technical details required to perform each variation effectively.

Throughout the program, Corky and Shirley share practical coaching tips developed through years of championship-level competition and teaching, helping dancers refine both their technical execution and artistic presentation.

Contents Include:

• Demonstration Dance
• Pat-a-Cake
• Suzaz (Skipping) Movements
• Rope Spinning, Swivels and Break
• Open Hip Twist to Zig Zag
• Riverboat Shuffle
• Merengue Crosses
  • Traveling Merengue Crosses
  • Same Foot Traveling Merengue Crosses
  • Same Foot Circling Merengue Crosses
• Swivels in Promenade and Counter Promenade
• Cuban Break Opening Out
• Side Break
• Variations of Open Hip Twist
  • Hip Twist Runaway
  • Lunge Hip Twist
  • Freeze Hip Twist
• Hip Twist Spirals
  • Closed Facing
  • Open Facing
• Rolling Off the Arm
• Lady’s Underarm Spins
• Curl

This video is an excellent resource for competitive dancers, teachers, and serious Latin students looking to add sophisticated figures and advanced choreography ideas to their Cha Cha dancing while developing greater confidence, musicality, and performance quality.