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title: 5 Mixing Single, Half and Quarter Time%3A Partnered
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on mixing single, half, and quarter time tempos with a partner from close position, aiming to practice lead-follow communication through speed changes.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Leaders should use a clear preparation and weight change to signal tempo shifts.
- Followers should relax and wait slightly to understand the speed being led.
- Practice stepping every beat, two beats, or four beats as in previous lessons.
- Ensure full weight transfer when stepping left or right.

##REMEMBER
- The step is simple but changes speed, requiring clear communication between partners.
- This exercise helps develop lead-follow skills and musicality in dancing.
- Focus on the preparation and speed of movement to convey tempo changes effectively.
