Step Sheet
32 Count, 4 Wall
Chacha Sway
Choreographer: Yovana Russell (CAN) Level: Easy Intermediate
Music: El Cha-Cha-Cha de la Fiesta Counts: 32 Walls: 4
Artist: Latomusica 1 Restart
Intro: 48 Counts - Dance starts on start of lyrics "Mira como..." (approx. 0:23).
*** Optional Intro Steps at end of step sheet.
( S-1) SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, LOCK STEP BACK (R) then (L), ROCK BACK, RECOVER
1-2
Rock RF diagonally R (while pushing R hip FWD on a semi-circle to BACK), recover onto LF.
3&4
Step RF behind LF, step LF in front of RF, step RF back.
5&6
Step LF behind RF, step RF in front of LF, step LF back.
7-8
Rock RF back while popping L knee, recover onto LF.
(S-2) ¼ turn L, FULL SPIN L, SIDE OPEN SLIDE, DRAG, TRANSFER WEIGHT, CROSS OVER, OPEN, CROSS BACK, SWEEP
1-2
Step RF forward making ¼ turn L, step LF to L making ½ turn L,
(Optional Modification: Walk RF FWD, walk LF FWD)
3-4
¼ turn to R sliding RF R (facing 9:00), drag LF toward RF.
&5-6
Transfer weight onto LF beside RF, cross RF over LF, step LF to L,
7-8
Step RF back, sweep LF from front to back.
(S-3) STEP BACK, ¼ TURN, STEP LOCK FORWARD (L) then (R), CROSS ROCK, RECOVER
1-2
Step back onto LF, step RF to R making ¼ turn R.
3&4
Step LF forward, lock RF behind LF, step LF forward
5&6
Step RF forward, lock LF behind RF, step RF forward
7-8
Rock LF forward over RF (while popping R knee), recover onto RF (while popping L knee).
(S-4) SHUFFLE ½ turn, PIVOT ⅜, CROSS, SIDE, BACK, CROSS OVER
1&2
¼ turn L stepping LF, step RF beside LF, ¼ turn L stepping LF forward.
3-4
⅜ pivot RF forward L transferring weight onto LF.
5-8
Cross RF over LF (10:30), step LF to L, step RF back (facing 1:30), cross LF over RF diagonal (1:30)
RESTART: Wall 4 - Dance the first 16 counts. On section 2 replace count 8 (sweep) with a step back on LF, then restart facing 6:00.
**ENDING OPTION to face 12:00 - WALL 13
Dance through Section 3 Counts 1-4, then replace Counts 5-8 with PIVOT ½ on L, STEP FWD, STEP, POSE
5-6-7-8
Step RF forward, pivot ½ turn L, transfer weight onto LF, step RF FWD, step LF to L and strike a pose.
***
***OPTIONAL INTRO STEPS: Begin after 32 counts of the music intro (approximately 0:16). Optional 16-Count Intro
SHUFFLE, CROSS ROCK FWD, RECOVER (R) THEN (L)
1&2-3-4
Shuffle to R side (RF, LF, RF), Cross rock LF over RF, recover onto RF
5&6-7-8
Shuffle to L side (LF, RF, LF), Cross rock RF over LF, recover onto LF
SHUFFLE, ¼ PIVOT, STEP, ¼ SHUFFLE, ROCK BACK, RECOVER
9&10-11-12
Shuffle to R side (RF, LF, RF), step LF FWD ¼ turn R, pivot ½ turn R, weight transfer onto RF
13&14-15-16
Make ¼ turn R shuffling to L side (LF, RF, LF), Rock RF back, recover onto LF
This song touched my heart, awakening my Latin roots and filling me with pride, gratitude, and love for my culture. It also carries the spirit of my dad, who cherished this rhythm. Thank you for taking a look. The rhythm guided each step and inspired me to turn its notes into movement with love and passion. I hope it inspires you to learn it, dance it, teach it, and enjoy it as much as I loved creating it! Much love, Yovana
Dance. Connect. Belong. Enjoy!
© 2026 Yovana Russell * KYnamics Dance Studio
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