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title: 21 Groovin' with Group I Rhythms
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date: 2026-04-28T07:16:01.792Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on improvising with Group I rhythms (single time, shuffle, triplets) while exploring different dance positions and maintaining connection, with a goal of practicing individual rhythmic variations without disrupting partner flow.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Start with single time walking to connect before adding rhythms.
- Keep arms and upper body relaxed while improvising with feet.
- Take small steps underneath the body to maintain following ability.
- If disconnected, reset by returning to single time walking.
- Practice to a slow song and build up stages gradually.

##REMEMBER
- Maintain a constant tempo without speeding up or slowing down.
- Rhythmic improvisation should not affect the physical connection with your partner.
- Leaders and followers can dance to different rhythms simultaneously while staying together.
- Focus on relaxed upper body and small steps to preserve lead-follow dynamics.
- Use the grooving exercise to explore positions and improvisation freely.
