What is the difference between the Cha-Cha and the Jive?
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What is the difference between the Cha-Cha and the Jive?
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CHA-CHA
This dance became a staple in the United States during the 1950s when the U.S. had an open relationship with Cuba and honeymooners visited Havana. The music is in 4/4 time but with a staccato feel – hence, 1-2-3, cha-cha-cha. The rock step is at the core of this fun dance.
The Cha-Cha adds fun to your dancing through its syncopated steps and many open movements. When you can dance many interesting combinations with ease, you and your partner will be able to feel the pulsating Latin rhythms which make this dance so fascinating. The energetic rhythm of the Cha-Cha encourages you to cut loose and let your personality show.
JIVE
Jive is an international competitive Swing dance with elements of the Lindy Hop and Jitterbug. Characterized by up-tempo single-time music danced with triple steps done primarily on the toes with very lively movement.
Jive is usually the last dance in Latin competition, and is one of the hardest dances athletically to perform. It contains chasse steps, kicks and turns with the feet. Often these are complicated, and partners must stay focused on the rhythm so as not to slip off-track! Partners are often judged on the energy that they give to its performance, in addition to the steps. The "moving center" of the dance, in Jive's case the handhold, should remain firm. Good coordination is essential, especially when executing sharp turns and difficult hand movements.