How can i practise my timing, sharpness and being quick in general in Cha Cha?

latingal said:
Sorry, I must be a bit dense. I'm not quite sure what I'm missing here. I thought we were discussing how the non-synchopated steps in cha were faster than those in rumba, therefore speed being faster - center normally kept higher than rumba. I am settling less when working at a higher speed.

But I don't want to get into an "I'm right, you're wrong" type discussion. Not my intent, just passing on information - people can take it or leave it.
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Latin Gal, you've got a PM.

No hard feelings here, sorry if I made a wrong impression.
 
JoepiE said:
Latin Gal, you've got a PM.

No hard feelings here, sorry if I made a wrong impression.
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Thanks JoepiE! I appreciate it.

I know passing on information through an anonymous medium like a forum on the internet is tricky (unless you are a known commodity in the dance world).

And I think everybody should put information through their own filters - make sure it makes sense to them in regards to their own understanding and context of their coaching.

And I think I understand this is what we were working toward...so no worries and thank you very much for considering my feelings!
 
latingal said:
I'm not sure about this one...rumba is normally 24 measures per minute, cha-cha is 31 measures per minute. The non-synchopated steps are quicker in cha-cha and you must get over the leg faster. I need to keep my center a bit higher (than rumba) throughout cha-cha unless I am accenting a step.
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well, YOUR rumba may be 24mpm, but mine is closer to 32. ;)
 
Yeah, think my chart says 30 for cha, and actually took both these showcase ones down to 29-29.5 range to cheat and give myself a little more time to settle. :)
 
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