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title: 10 Changing rhythms
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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dateCreated: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on communicating the difference between triple and single time steps in dance, with leaders choosing the rhythm and followers learning to feel body shifts.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Leaders should make clear weight shifts to signal rhythm changes.
- Followers should delay steps slightly to feel the leader's movements and avoid rushing.
- Practice in closed position and close embrace to feel body shape changes.
- Stay relaxed to better sense your partner and the rhythm.

##REMEMBER
- Body shape changes help followers detect rhythm transitions.
- Followers need to commit to steps after the leader for better following.
- Leaders should be musical and clear, not tricky, in their choices.
- The lesson emphasizes teamwork and improvisation in the dance.
