Week 1: Cha-Cha basics

We danced to Santana's "Evil Ways". Try it at home! Here's the song: open.spotify.c...
Cha-cha is a great dance to practice coordination and balance! Why? It has:
--Multiple directions (forward, backward, both sides)
--Turns (eventually!)
--Strengthening of our ankles and feet and calves. This comes from dancing more on the balls of the feet, rolling through the foot, and changing directions.
--Hip and thigh strengthening, because we dance lower (bent knees, and with the footwork) which not only gets the cuban hip motion (for the flavor and style), but also for endurance!
--It's fun, too!
Try one or more of these basics at home!
Disclaimer: This video is meant as a supplement to instruction from your health care or wellness provider, such as your therapist, trainer or coach.
This video is intended for general education and demonstration. It is not meant to be specific medical or therapy advice or to diagnose or treat any health condition.
Please ask your professional health care provider for these things.
I hope you have fun and learn something beneficial to help yourself be your best! Each body area is part of a whole system, so remember to treat the WHOLE YOU!