Bachata
Triple / Cha-Cha Step
BachataIntermediatedominican-footworkDominican
Double-time the tap. A quick triple step that replaces the tap with a syncopated burst.
Also known as: Traspié, triple step
This move builds: Timing …on the always-on four — Connection, Frame, Comfort, Posture.
- Entry
- open none
- Exit
- open none
- Tempo
- medium
- Musical use
- filler
- Connector
- No
- Level
- Intermediate
- Cluster
- dominican-footwork
- Style
- Dominican
What This Move Is
Instead of a single tap, you insert three quick steps at double speed (quick-quick-slow), borrowing the cha-cha's broken timing. It is layered onto any base when the music has a busier groove, replacing the tap on 4 or 8.
Key Points
- Lead: Each partner does it individually as musical styling; it is not a strong partner lead.
- Follow: Optional — add it on your own musicality when the music feels busy.
- Timing: Replaces the tap: step on 4, step on the '&', step on 1 — three steps leading into the next half.
- Common mistake: Rushing it without actually doubling the speed, or landing off the '&'.
Style Notes
A first taste of Dominican syncopation. Sits inside the footwork home, where both partners typically open the connection to give footwork room.
Chains into
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