The circle cha-cha in steps 17-20 is simply two cha-cha steps done in a circle to the right. Each cha-cha step makes up 1/2 of the circle.
CHA-CHA FORWARD
1&4
Cha-cha forward on right-left-right
3&4
Cha-cha forward on left-right-left
KICK AND HOOK
5
Kick right foot forward
6
Hook right foot in front of left
7
Kick right foot forward
8
Step right foot beside left
CHA-CHA BACK
9&10
Cha-cha backward on left-right, left,
11&12
Cha-cha backward on right, left, right
KICK AND HOOK
13
Kick left foot forward
14
Hook left foot in front of right
15
Kick left foot forward
16
Step left foot beside right
CIRCLE CHA-CHA TO THE RIGHT
17&18
Cha-cha while turning to the right in a ½ circle on right, left, right
19&20
Cha-cha while continuing to circle to the right to complete a full circle on left, right, left
KICK AND HOOK
21
Kick right foot forward
22
Hook right foot in front of left
23
Kick right foot forward
24
Touch right foot beside left
STEP SLIDE AND TURN
25
Step forward on right foot
26
Slide left foot behind right
27
Step forward on right foot
28
Lifting your left foot off the floor, spin ½ turn to the right
STEP SLIDE
29-30
Step forward on left foot, slide right foot behind left
31-32
Step forward on left foot, step right foot next to left
REPEAT
COUPLES VARIATION This dance can very easily be altered and used as a couple's dance by changing a couple of steps. From the Sweetheart Position:17-20Both partners should turn here. Just drop your hands momentarily, rejoining when you get to step 21
28
Instead of executing this spin, the couple should remain joined with their hands and simply scuff the right foot forward