How to count the right cha-cha dance music rhythm
Cha-cha dance originated in Cuba, the earliest is to imitate the penguin walking form, is very interesting. The basic elements of its dance steps have absorbed many elements of the Rumba, and their waist and hips movements are very similar, while the cha-cha-cha needs to shorten the extended movements due to the faster tempo of the dance music, so its center of gravity is also a little bit higher than that of the Rumba.
The cha-cha-cha dance is also four beats per measure, but it takes five steps, and there is a half-beat accent between the last beat, the fourth beat, and the first beat, which creates a "cha-cha-cha-cha" of three accents. Not only does it have more beats per minute than the rumba, but it also has an extra step in the rhythm, making the cha-cha-cha an enjoyable dance, but it also makes it difficult to master the rhythm.
So in most of our basic exercises, we count the beats as "2-3-4-&-1" or "2-3-cha-cha-cha-cha," that is to say, we start a step with the second beat of each measure of the music. In complex steps, the first two beats may need to be divided into two half-beats, i.e., they need to be counted as "2-&-3-cha-cha-cha-cha", "2-3-&-cha-cha-cha-cha" or "2-&-3-cha-cha-cha", or "2-&-3-cha-cha-cha-cha". amp;-3-&-cha-cha-cha-cha," or "cha-cha-cha-cha-cha-cha-cha" in successive forward and backward or side-to-side merging steps.
In a standard cha-cha-cha, there is a more defined rhythm, which is the "heavy-heavy-secondary-heavy-secondary-heavy" beat described above. If a less standard dance song is chosen for the cha-cha, then several pairs of beats are needed. If you choose 2/4 time, i.e., "heavy-light-heavy-light", then choose to start a step on the second "light" beat, which is why you need to start counting from 2 when practicing, which is in accordance with the rhythm of the music, not in accordance with the pace at which the dancer starts moving. This is in accordance with the rhythm of the music, not the pace at which the dancer begins to move. On the fourth beat, the rhythm is divided into two half-beats, which, together with the first beat of the next measure, form a "cha-cha-cha" rhythm.
So when you dance, you should develop a good habit of counting the beats in your mind, so that if you keep practicing for a period of time, you will be able to follow the beats as your body's instinctive response. Bullfighting Dance
Bullfighting dance (P8S0 Doble) is popular among the general public and has become a competition dance. In general public **** occasions are few people dance, but its simple basic steps are very suitable for crowded ballroom and restaurant, this dance has been prevalent in mainland Europe for many years, especially in France. It is a Spanish dance, men's dance moves symbolize the bullfighter in the bullfighting arena, women symbolize the bullfighting with a shawl, her movements are a metaphor for bullfighting across the shawl.
The music is very strong and exciting, usually in 2/4 or 6/8 time, with a marching rhythm. Some of the bullfighting music is 3/4 time, but the competition in an example of 9,/4 beat 'beat rate of 62 bars per minute o2/4 beat: usually a beat step. 3/4 beat: usually a beat step. 6/8 beat: usually three beats step
Grip: bullfighting grip, in addition to the arm raised quite high, resulting in the men and women's upper body position closer to the outside of the way, the grip is similar to the English dance. The grip is similar to that of the English dance. When the dance is in the sidewalk position (Promenade Position) or counter sidewalk position (CounterPromenade Position), the dance position can not maintain a normal grip, the body contact will be detached, and the lady and the man will be separated by 12-18 inches (30-45 centimeters), and the lady and the man will be separated by 12-18 inches (30-45 centimeters), and the man and the woman will be separated by 12-18 inches (30-45 centimeters). -45 centimeters), and the man is unable to guide his partner with his arms as he is accustomed to doing, so arm movements are guided and should not be exaggerated.
When the steps are performed in the Promenade Position or Counter Promenade Position, the man's left arm and the woman's right arm should be lowered to a height above the waist, with the arms softly bent: the man relaxes his right hand's grip at the same time, so as to allow for freedom of movement.
Footwork: The Basic Movement (THe Basic Movement), Sur Place and Chasses are danced on the soles of the feet, with the heels off or slightly touching the ground, and the forward steps are usually guided by the heels. Latin national standard dance is standardized, strict, standard, it is in the Latin dance on the basis of the development of standardized formation of competitive professional dance, content rumba, cha-cha, cowboy dance, samba, bullfighting dance.
Latin dance is also known as Latin style dance or free social dance. It is the origin of Latin national standard dance. Latin dance is a popular folk dance, casual, leisure, relaxation is its characteristics, there is a large space for free play, it is the Latin American people in the long history of the formation of the distinctive characteristics of the passionate, romantic and energetic, fiery forms of artistic expression, loved by the Latin American people, become an essential and important part of their lives.
I. Samba (samba)
Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, it was introduced to the United States in 1929, and then spread to various places. It is a synthesis of Africans and South Americans, the earliest guitar, the beat is slow, with a serenade-like mood, and rich in enthusiasm and lively atmosphere. Later, British dancers went to Rio de Janeiro to observe and collect the local Samba dance, and after returning to the United States, the Samba dance did some sorting out, and set the name of the steps and the unified jumping method, which became the current Samba dance. It belongs to the moving dance, like tango and waltz, and must go around the dance floor. Music: 4/4.
Two, cha, cha, cha (cha, cha, cha)
Originally from Mexico, Cuba and other places in Central America, it is a deformation of the Mambo dance (mambo), but today's cha, cha, cha than the Mambo is more popular, more popular, the main thing is that this dance gives a bright and breezy feeling. Because the natives of South America played the music of the mambo faster and added percussion instruments to make it the cha, cha, cha of today. The dance of mambo is softer and has a bigger twist at the waist, while the dance of cha, cha, cha is more lively and the steps are crisp and clear without any delay. Music: 4/4.
Three, rumba (rumba)
Rumba dance originated in Cuba, so it is also known as the Cuban rumba. Four or five hundred years ago, black Africans were sent to the Americas as slaves by the white man. Black Africans were far from home, oppressed in Cuba, living in hardship, and homesickness, thus giving rise to mournful folk songs. Slowly, this sad tune was influenced by the local climate, and evolved into a lazy music style, coupled with Latin America's unique percussion instruments, which made the rumba more romantic atmosphere. The Africans in Cuba danced to this music to express their depression and formed the Rumba. Today's Rumba has lost its sadness, but the hypnotic atmosphere of the performance is still very strong, making the Rumba more popular. Music: 4/4, second beat up, about thirty to forty bars per minute.
Four, bullfighting dance (pasodoble)
This is the march of Spain, the music is majestic and majestic, the dance style is full of masculine flavor. Every place in Spain is a bullfighting dance instead of marching dance. Bullfighting is influenced by bullfighting and the evolution of the dance. The brass band above the entrance of the bullfighting arena always plays marching music, which is the so-called bullfighting music in Spain, and the inspiration for the formation of the bullfighting dance comes from this kind of music. It is also because of this music that the bullfighting theater itself is inspired. In short, bullfighting is an interpretation of bullfighting theater; the male dancer's role can be compared to that of a matador, while the female dancer represents the red cape used to attract the attention of the bull. The categorization of bullfighting as a Latin American dance is incredible because it is purely European and of Spanish origin.
Five, cowboy dance (jive)
Jie dance and Jiruba (jitterbug) can be said to be twin brothers. Jiruba is a typical American dance, also known as cowboy dance, first popular in 1940 in the southern United States, less than a few years between the popularity of the world. It has a clear footwork, combining the essence of jazz and charleston to create a unique style. The dance method can be divided into two kinds: the general social occasions is six steps Jiruba, and the standard dance is eight steps Jiruba, called jive. basically both are six beats to complete a basic step, just six steps more leisurely and lazy, and eight steps more spiritual, more changes. It is a very relaxed and free dance. Music: 4/4, about forty bars per minute.