The Fox Trot is undoubtedly America’s best loved dance form. It is a smooth progressive dance characterized by continuous flowing movements. The original style was simple, unrefined and moderately fast. It is the first dance from to introduce the ‘Slow’ count. A basic understanding of the Fox Trot’s rhythm makes it easier to pick up other dance steps.
The Cha Cha Cha or simply Cha Cha is a fast rhythmic dance of Cuban origin and among of first to be included in ballroom dancing. One of the distinct qualities of this dance form is found not in the steps by in the beat it is danced to. Enrique Jorrin, a Cuban composer and violinist introduced the music for the Cha Cha which consists of a 4/4 beat. The origin of the name is even more interesting. It comes from the sound derived from the rhythm of the scraper and the shuffling of the dancers’ feet.