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TOCA STUDENT · Lesson 11 · Practice

More kizomba classes do not always mean more progress

Your body needs three things and volume is only one of them. Repetition, feedback and recovery. Without the other two, extra classes just repeat what you already do.

Dawou Tarraxo, pioneer of Tarraxo. More kizomba classes do not always mean more progress

Choose one priority. Practise it slowly and consistently. Test it in a real dance. Then notice honestly what changed and what still collapses.

Progress is not a straight line. Train with intention, not only with volume.

Repetition, feedback and recovery, that is how dancers actually improve.

Progress without rushing, step by step

  1. MORE CLASSES DO NOT ALWAYS MEAN MORE PROGRESS.
  2. Your body needs repetition, feedback and recovery.
  3. Choose one priority at a time.
  4. Practice it slowly and consistently.
  5. Test it in a real dance.
  6. Notice what changed and what still collapses.
  7. Progress is not a straight line.
What is your one priority this week?

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This lesson comes from the book

Page 63 of The student's book by Dawou Tarraxo, the TOCA Method page this lesson comes from
The student's book · page 63

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T O C A

Two bodies. One connection.

TTouchThe connection with your partner. Feeling through contact, never through force.
OObservationListening to your partner’s body, energy and tempo.
CControlMastery of your own movement. Precision without tension.
AAwarenessFull presence: with yourself, your partner and the music.