The Cha-cha is a fun, playful dance, a quick give-and-take and "chase" theme between the partners.

The music of cha-cha usually follows a "slow-slow-quick-quick quick" kind of beat and in triple meter.

In Cha Cha Cha, the steps in all directions should be taken first with the ball of the foot in contact with the floor, and then with the heel lowering when the weight is fully transferred.

New York is a very popular figure in basic Cha Cha which breaks alternately from left to right side-by-side position by way of the chassé.

Spot Turn is loosely defined as two forward steps and a chassédanced solo by man or lady, circling either to the left or right, to the count of2, 3, 4&1.

In-Hand to hand, partners alternate from left to right side-by-side, but instead of taking a forward break, they take a back break. The turnon count one is taken in the opposite direction than that of the New Yorker.

In Cha Cha, a series of consecutive chassé can be danced to the count of 2, 3, 4&1, at almost any time when in closed or open facing position is known as Side Cha Cha.

Side Cha Cha Cha is a Silver Syllabus Level figure. The dancing figure may be danced at any time when in a Closed or Open Position without hold.

Three Cha Cha Chas is a series of three consecutive forward or backward lock steps, danced to the counts of 4&1, 2&3, 4&1. They come in two varieties: Those danced in an open facing position, and those danced inside by side position.

Cha Cha Slide is a line dance choreographed by DJCasper which has simple steps and is tons of fun for dancers and nondancers alike.