Cha-cha-cha (Noun)
Meaning
A modern ballroom dance from Latin America; small steps and swaying movements of the hips.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The cha-cha-cha is a lively and flirtatious dance that originated in Cuba in the 1950s.
- Her hips swayed to the rhythm as she danced the cha-cha-cha across the floor.
- The dance instructor taught the class how to master the quick footwork and smooth hip movements of the cha-cha-cha.
- The couple's energetic cha-cha-cha performance earned them a standing ovation from the audience.
- In ballroom dance competitions, the cha-cha-cha is often performed to upbeat Latin music with a strong emphasis on rhythm and timing.