Teach musicality from the first dance class, not at the advanced level

It begins with hearing and holding the pulse. Then recognising phrases and changes. Then choosing how the body responds.

Beginners can listen long before they can perform complexity, so use simple movements with clear listening tasks. A plain walk with one musical instruction teaches more than a figure with none.

Do not wait for perfect technique to introduce listening. Technique and musicality grow together or they do not grow at all.

Musicality is trainable from day one in kizomba and tarraxo.

Teach musicality from the beginning, step by step

MUSICALITY IS NOT AN ADVANCED DECORATION.
It begins with hearing and keeping the pulse.
Then recognising phrases and changes.
Then choosing how the body responds.
Beginners can listen before they can perform complexity.
Use simple movements with clear musical tasks.
Do not wait for perfect technique to introduce listening.

When do you introduce musicality?

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