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title: 15 Phrasing & Composition%5A Call & Response
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson focuses on call and response in dance, teaching partners to trade movements quickly to build a story arc together, inspired by blues and jazz music traditions.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Pick one partner to be the voice and the other to be the instrument in the music.
- Dance when you hear your assigned part of the music, such as voice or harmonica.
- Avoid counting; instead, listen to the music to guide your timing.
- Practice faster trading with your partner to develop quicker thoughts.
- Focus on the conversation-like exchange between voice and instrument in the song.

##REMEMBER
- Call and response originates from African musical traditions and is common in blues and jazz.
- Inconsistent phrasing is typical in blues music, so adapt to changes without fixation on counts.
- The goal is to build a collaborative story arc with your partner through quick movement exchanges.
- This technique enhances musicality and partner connection in dance.
- Refer to resources for more on the cultural importance of call and response.
