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What is the counting of the dance?
In music there are typically 4 counts, or beats, per measure. 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. 8 counts keep track of the beat and tempo, but break up the song into manageable sections.
What is a 8 count?
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. ... 8 counts keep track of the beat and tempo but break up the song into manageable sections. One set of 8 is like a sentence.
