6 Mixing Rhythms%3A Solo

COURSE: Latin Blues Volume 2

FOCUS: This lesson focuses on mixing and matching three rhythms—slow, quick, quick; tresio; and habanera—in solo Latin Blues dance, with the goal of enabling dancers to fluidly combine them based on the music.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Start with slow, quick, quick as a base rhythm.
• Practice getting the syncopated accent in the slow, quick, quick pattern.
• Take steps any way you want while mixing rhythms.
• Listen to the music to guide when to switch between rhythms.
• Experiment with mixing rhythms around the room without cues.

REMEMBER:

• The habanera rhythm combines slow, quick, quick and tresio, allowing flexibility in choice.
• All three rhythms will fit if habanera is present in the song, ensuring you're always correct.
• Mix and match rhythms based on personal feel and musical interpretation.
• Focus on how the rhythms blend rather than following strict calls.