chacha

Triple-step Latin dance

Chacha is a ballroom dance of Cuban origin, characterized by a syncopated rhythm and a distinctive triple step.

The name imitates the shuffling sound of dancers' feet.

Also spelled cha-cha or cha-cha-cha.

The word doubles as an informal term for uncle in South Asian languages, particularly Hindi and Punjabi.

dance

salsa

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samba · partner · syncopation · footwork · twostep · sidestep · flirtation · playfulness · Latin · ballroom

Cuban

Havana

Cuba's largest city

  • CaribbeanTropical Atlantic region
  • sonMale child relation
  • mamboFast Cuban ballroom dance

Cuba · mojito · daiquiri · Cubano sandwich · Old Havana · salsa · Latin · tropical · percussion · conga

competition

tournament

Multi-round competitive event

finalist · qualifier · scoreboard · podium · trophy · rivalry · judges · routine · showdown · heats

energetic

vivacious

Attractively energetic and enthusiastic

flirtatious · peppy · exuberant · animated · sprightly · sassy · cheeky · upbeat · bubbly · dynamic

Categories
Opposites
dance tempo and energy

chachawaltz

Dance in three-quarter time

slow waltz · Viennese waltz · bolero · foxtrot · rumba

dance character and mood

chachatango

Latin ballroom with sharp stops

Argentine tango · paso doble · funeral march · dirge · adagio

dance energy and character

chachawaltz

Dance in three-quarter time

funeral march · minuet · pavane · slow dance · processional

Family

cha-cha, cha-cha-cha

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G