cha-cha
noun
: a fast rhythmic ballroom dance of Latin American origin with a basic pattern of three steps and a shuffle
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Bachelor alum Joey Graziadei and pro Jenna Johnson recently won season 33, after a lively cha-cha and tennis-themed freestyle on the finale.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The cha-cha earned the pair three perfect 10s from Hough and fellow judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
At last, a show about retirees, with their mink coats and cha-cha lessons.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Derek appreciated the fusion of cha-cha and soul, and Bruno called out Chandler’s huge star quality.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
So Hiddleston, who plays the inhibited accountant whose life is shrouded in mystery, endured a six-week crash course to learn everything from jazz, swing, polka, samba and cha-cha to quickstep and moonwalk.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Sep. 2024
The fake heiress and con woman (whose real last name is Sorokin) made her Dancing With the Stars debut on Tuesday night's season 33 premiere, but the show didn't cha-cha past her previous crimes.
—Ashley Boucher, EW.com, 18 Sep. 2024
To prepare for the extended sequence, Hiddleston had a six-week crash course to learn everything from jazz, swing, polka, samba and cha-cha to quickstep and moonwalk.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 Sep. 2024
Centered on the use of the steel pan, their performance brought together the sounds of reggae, cha-cha and jazz.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The cha-cha earned the pair three perfect 10s from Hough and fellow judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
At last, a show about retirees, with their mink coats and cha-cha lessons.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Derek appreciated the fusion of cha-cha and soul, and Bruno called out Chandler’s huge star quality.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
So Hiddleston, who plays the inhibited accountant whose life is shrouded in mystery, endured a six-week crash course to learn everything from jazz, swing, polka, samba and cha-cha to quickstep and moonwalk.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Sep. 2024
The fake heiress and con woman (whose real last name is Sorokin) made her Dancing With the Stars debut on Tuesday night's season 33 premiere, but the show didn't cha-cha past her previous crimes.
—Ashley Boucher, EW.com, 18 Sep. 2024
To prepare for the extended sequence, Hiddleston had a six-week crash course to learn everything from jazz, swing, polka, samba and cha-cha to quickstep and moonwalk.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 Sep. 2024
Centered on the use of the steel pan, their performance brought together the sounds of reggae, cha-cha and jazz.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024
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“Cha-cha.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cha-cha. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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