Intermediate
Musical Interpretation
Intermediate Level
Going deeper — techniques and nuances for experienced dancers
The ability to hear what the music is doing and express it through your body — not just dancing to the beat, but dancing to the music.
Intermediate focus
Match body parts to instruments. Feet follow bongo. Hips follow bass. Upper body follows guitar. A body wave on a guitar crescendo.
Tips
- •10 bachata songs, 5 listens each, different instrument focus each time.
Common mistakes
- •Dancing the same regardless of the music
- •Only hearing drums
- •Big moves on quiet moments
Practice drill
First verse: ONLY footwork. Chorus: ONLY body movement. Bridge: ONLY styling. Assigns body parts to musical elements.