CHA CHA was a MISTAKE? 🤔 Back in 1950s Cuba, musicians playing Mambo noticed dancers adding an extra little triple step because the rhythms were so fast. Instead of fixing it, the musicians leaned into it. They created a brand-new groove, and people LOVED it. That playful ‘cha-cha-cha’ sound in the percussion? That’s literally where the dance gets its name. When Cha-Cha arrived in the U.S. and Europe, it exploded. It was fun, sharp, flirty, and way easier for beginners than Mambo. Over time, ba