Maria Cha Cha

Choreographer: Ira Weisburd (USA) June 2015

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Introduction: 32 counts. Start on vocal approx. 15 sec. NO TAGS !! NO RESTARTS !!
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PART I. (REVERSE ROCKING CHAIR; TRIPLE STEP BACK, ROCK BACK, RECOVER)
1-2Step R back, Recover forward onto L

3-4Step R forward, Recover back onto L

5&6Step R back, Step-close L beside R, Step R back

7-8Step L back, Recover forward onto R

PART II. (FORWARD ROCKING CHAIR; TRIPLE 1/2 TURN R, WEAVE BEHIND, SIDE)
1-2Step L forward, Recover back onto R

3-4Step L back, Recover forward onto R

5&6Step L forward making 1/4 R Turn (3:00), Step R to R making 1/4 R Turn (6:00), Step L to L

7-8Step R back, Step L to L

PART III. (CROSS, HITCH, FRONT, SIDE; ROCK BACK, RECOVER, TRIPLE STEP)
1-2Step R across L, Lift L

3-4Step L across R, Step R to R

5-6Step L back, Recover forward onto R

7&8Step L to L, Step-close R to L, Step L to L

PART IV. (ROCK BACK, RECOVER, TRIPLE 1/4 TURN L; ROCK BACK, RECOVER, TRIPLE 1/2 TURN R)
1-2Step R back, Recover forward onto L

3&4Step R to R, Step-close L beside R, Step R back making 1/4 Turn L (3:00)

5-6Step L back, Recover forward onto R

7&8Step L forward making 1/4 Turn R (6:00), Step-close R beside L, Step L back making 1/4 Turn R (9:00)

PART V. (WEAVE BEHIND 4 STEPS, ROCK BACK, RECOVER, KICK BALL-STEP)
1-2Step R back, Step L to L

3-4Step R across L, Step L to L

5-6Step R back making 1/8 Turn R (10:30), Recover Forward onto L

7&8Kick R forward, Step on ball of R beside L, Step L forward

PART VI. (FORWARD, RECOVER, TRIPLE STEP BACK; BACK, RECOVER, TRIPLE STEP FORWARD)
1-2Step R forward, Recover back onto L

3&4Step R back, Step-close L beside R, Step R back

5-6Step L back, Recover forward onto R

7&8Step L forward, Step-close R beside L, Step L forward

PART VII. (STEP FORWARD, PIVOT 1/8 TURN L, CROSS SHUFFLE; STEP L TO SIDE, 1/2 TURN R ONTO R, SIDE SHUFFLE STEP)
1-2Step R forward, Pivot 1/8 Turn L onto L (9:00)

3&4Step R across L, Step L to L, Step R across L

5-6Step L to L, Step R ro R making 1/2 Turn R (3:00)

7&8Step L to L, Step-close R beside L, Step L to L

PART VIII. (ROCK BACK, RECOVER, SIDE SHUFFLE STEP; ROCK BACK, RECOVER, SIDE SHUFFLE STEP)
1-2Step R back, Recover forward onto L

3&4Step R to R, Step-close L beside R, Step R to R

5-6Step L back, Recover forward onto R

7&8Step L to L, Step-close R beside L, Step L to L

BEGIN DANCE

Contact ~ Email: dancewithira@comcast.net

Last Updates - 26th June 2015

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About the Choreographer

Ira Weisburd (USA) June 2015

Ira Weisburd is a dynamic performer and choreographer based in the USA, known for his innovative contributions to the dance community. With five captivating dances featured in our archive, Ira continues to inspire audiences with his unique artistry and passion for movement.

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