Description
Build the groove that makes partners want to keep dancing with you. This module teaches how to hear phrase structure, accents, and backbeat so your basics ride the music. You will layer bounce, pulse, and micro-bounces without losing balance or slot control. Call-and-response drills show where to place pauses, triples, and tap variations. We practice stretch timing on pushes and the relaxed travel of side passes at multiple tempos. Leaders learn to leave space for follower play; followers learn to propose ideas without hijacking. We highlight common musical traps such as over-stuffing triples or ignoring phrase endings. Practice tracks include multiple tempos and textures to broaden your comfort zone. A mini-lesson on starting and ending cleanly makes your first impression and final pose camera-ready. By the end, your basics groove, your phrasing reads, and your choices feel intentional instead of lucky.
Multi-tempo practice tracks (MP3), groove drills on video, phrasing worksheets (PDF)
3.5–4 hours
– Groove & pulse control
– Phrase recognition
– Pauses, triples, and taps
– Stretch timing on pushes
– Space for partner play
– Clean starts and endings
Beginners who want musical confidence on social floors
English