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What are 4/8 counts in dance?
Counts in Music and Dance
- In music there are typically 4 counts, or beats, per measure.
- In dance, a measure is usually “musically paired” with a second measure. ...
- 8 counts keep track of the beat and tempo, but break up the song into manageable sections.
How long is a count of 8?
An 8-count is a rhythmic grouping of 8 beats. Most of the music you hear every day — popular, mainstream, Western music — is structured in sets of 8 beats (waltz, an exception, is in sets of 6). The 8-count defines the beat. So, if you can count it, you've found the beat.
What are counts of 8?
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. One set of 8 is like a sentence.
