1b. Progressive Basic

The Cha Cha Progressive Basic is a 10-step pattern consisting of a combination of alternating rock steps and progressive (forward & backward) chasses taken in closed or open facing position, to the rhythm 2,3,4&1. Each rock step is danced on counts 2,3, each chasse on counts 4&1.

The rock steps of a Cha Cha Progressive Basic alternate forward and backward, the left foot taking the forward rock, the right foot taking the back rock.

The Chasses are also taken forward (forward-close-forward) and backward (back-close-back). The left foot takes the backward chasse following the forward rock step, and the right foot takes the forward chasse following the back rock step.

Two actions commonly used in place of the chasses are lock steps and progressive runs. All three actions, chasses, lock steps and progressive runs are permissible for use in syllabus exams and competitions.

The Cha Cha Progressive Basic can also be danced with partners standing completely apart. This is the foundation for the syllabus pattern known as The Chase.

STEP#	COUNT	DESCRIPTION	NOTES
Begin		Open facing position.

Prep	1	Right foot forward.

1	2	Left foot forward.
2	3	Replace weight to right foot.
3-5	4&1	Back lock step or chasse, LRL.

6	2	Right foot back.
7	3	Replace weight to left foot.
8-10	4&1	Forward lock step or chasse, RLR.

STEP#	COUNT	DESCRIPTION	NOTES
Begin		Open facing position.

Prep	1	Left foot back.

1	2	Right foot back.
2	3	Replace weight to left foot.
3-5	4&1	Forward lock step or chasse, RLR.

6	2	Left foot forward.
7	3	Replace weight to right foot.
8-10	4&1	Back lock step or chasse, LRL.

Cha Cha Basic Movement	>>	Progressive Basic
1-5 Cha Cha Basic Movement	>>	6-10 Progressive Basic
Progressive Basic	>>	Progressive Basic
Open Break	>>	6-10 Progressive Basic
Underarm Turn to Right	>>	Progressive Basic
1-5 Underarm Turn to Left	>>	6-10 Progressive Basic
Underarm Turn to Left	>>	Progressive Basic
Crossover Break to Left	>>	Progressive Basic
Crossover Break to Right	>>	6-10 Progressive Basic
Crossover with Double Rock	>>	Progressive Basic
1-7 Crossover with Double Rock	>>	6-10 Progressive Basic	When 1-7 of Crossover with Double Rock is taken on counts 4,1,2,3, 4&1.
5th Position Breaks	>>	Progressive Basic
1-5 5th Position Breaks	>>	6-10 Progressive Basic
Crossover Back Breaks	>>	Progressive Basic
1-5 Crossover Back Breaks	>>	6-10 Progressive Basic
Crossover Turns	>>	Progressive Basic
1-5 Crossover Turns	>>	6-10 Progressive Basic
Offset Breaks	>>	Progressive Basic
1-5 Offset Breaks	>>	6-10 Progressive Basic
Cross-Body Lead	>>	Progressive Basic
Progressive Cross Triples	>>	Progressive Basic
1-11 Progressive Cross Triples	>>	6-10 Progressive Basic
In & Out Turns	>>	Progressive Basic

Progressive Basic	>>	Cha Cha Basic Movement
1-5 Progressive Basic	>>	6-10 Cha Cha Basic Movement
Progressive Basic	>>	Progressive Basic
Progressive Basic	>>	Open Break	Dancing a chasse to side over steps 8-10 of Progressive Basic.
Progressive Basic	>>	Underarm Turn to Right
1-5 Progressive Basic	>>	6-10 Underarm Turn to Right	Step 5 of Progressive Basic taken to side.
Progressive Basic	>>	Underarm Turn to Left	Step 10 of Progressive Basic taken to side.
Progressive Basic	>>	Crossover Breaks Forward	Dancing a chasse to side over steps 8-10 of Progressive Basic.
Progressive Basic	>>	Crossover with Double Rock	Dancing a chasse to side over steps 8-10 of Progressive Basic.
Progressive Basic	>>	5th Position Breaks	Dancing a chasse to side over steps 8-10 of Progressive Basic.
Progressive Basic	>>	Crossover Back Breaks	Dancing a chasse to side over steps 8-10 of Progressive Basic.
Progressive Basic	>>	Crossover Turns	Dancing a chasse to side over steps 8-10 of Progressive Basic.
Progressive Basic	>>	Offset Breaks
Progressive Basic	>>	Cross-Body Lead
Progressive Basic	>>	Progressive Cross Triples
1-5 Progressive Basic	>>	12-22 Progressive Cross Triples
Progressive Basic	>>	In & Out Turns	Dancing a chasse to side over steps 8-10 of Progressive Basic.