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Summary: Rhythm is very important in West African dances. Learn how to add more rhythms for your African dancing in this free dance lesson video.
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Caren Calder is an instructor at Lotus Music & Dance in New York City who may be reached at 212-627-1076. Ms. Calder is a dancer, storyteller,...read more
"Let's learn one other movement to go with the six eight rhythm. Let's start with the feet. Step, together, step, touch. Step, together, step, touch. Notice the foot that touches is the foot you're going to step with again. So it's right, left, right touch the left. Left, right, left touch right. Right, left, right touch left. Left, right, left touch right. So, one, two, three touch. One, two, three touch. One, two, three touch. One, two, three touch. Now, make sure that you're knees are bent and your body is pitched forward. Step, together, step, touch. Step, together, step, touch. Step, together, step, touch. Step, together, step, touch. And you want to do this slightly close to the Earth because we're going to add arms, and you'll understand why."
eHow Article: Adding West African Dance Rhythms