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What does the term 'a count of 8' mean in dance?

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  • Anonymous
    2 weeks ago
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    An 8-count is a rhythmic grouping of 8 beats that repeat. Most of the music you hear everyday - Western, Pop, Rock, Classical, etc. - is structured in repeating sets of 8 beats. In dance, a measure is usually “musically paired” with a second measure. These two measures equal a total of 8 counts, which is why dancers count in sets of 8.

  • MsBittner
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago

    It means eight beats of the music to which the people are dancing.

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