New ABC’s of Latin Cha Cha Cha – Michael Wentink

New ABC’s of Latin – Cha Cha Cha is a comprehensive instructional video designed to help dancers build a solid understanding of Cha Cha Cha technique and syllabus figures. Corky Ballas explains the timing, lead, and movement principles, while demonstrations by Michael Wentink and Kristina illustrate both the leader’s and follower’s steps.

The lessons progress from basic figures to more advanced combinations, making the course suitable for dancers at different stages of learning. Separate routines for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels help demonstrate how individual figures can be connected into practical dance sequences.

With approximately 123 minutes of instruction, this video provides a structured reference for students, teachers, and dancers studying International Latin Cha Cha Cha.

Collection Includes

The course begins with Hip Actions (4 types) and Chasses (10 types) before progressing through three learning levels. The Beginner section covers figures including Closed Basic, New York, Spot Turn, Switch Turn, Underarm Turn, Shoulder to Shoulder, Hand to Hand, Three Cha Cha Chas, Side Steps, There and Back, Time Steps, Fan, Alemana, Hockey Stick, Natural Top, Natural Opening Out, Closed Hip Twist, and Routine 1. The Intermediate section introduces Open Hip Twist, Reverse Top, Opening Out from Reverse Top, Aida, Spiral Turns, Cross Basic, Cuban Breaks, Chase, and Routine 2. The Advanced section continues with Advanced Hip Twist, Hip Twist Spiral, Turkish Towel, Sweetheart, Follow My Leader, Foot Changes, and Routine 3.

Suitable For

• Beginner to advanced Latin dancers
• Ballroom and Latin dance teachers
• Competition dancers
• Medal Test and syllabus students
• Dance studios teaching International Latin
• Dancers learning Cha Cha Cha technique and routines