Lecture Notes: Groove in Dance and Musicality

Key Concepts

• Groove Continuity
  • Essential for solving musicality problems in dance.
  • Often misunderstood or not practically explained online.
  • Goal: Understand groove both psychologically and practically.

Dance and Language Analogy

• Words in Language = Movement in Dance
  • Basic element of communication.
• Grammar in Language = Foundations in Dance
  • Foundations in hip-hop: bounce, row, rock.
  • Helps structure movement to communicate clearly.
• Voice in Language = Groove in Dance
  • Groove is the natural way of moving.
  • Aim to make groove a natural part of movement, not overthinking it.

Practical Understanding of Groove

• Groove should become a natural response in movement.
• Groove links moments of silence in music, filling gaps between beats.
• Can be shaped differently while staying with the music.

Groove Exercises

Exercise 1: Metronome Practice

• Objective: Enhance musicality by practicing with a metronome.
• Method:
  • Use a metronome app to play beats.
  • Dance to the metronome for 5-15 minutes regularly.
  • Focus on making dance interesting with just the metronome.
  • Helps identify unnecessary movements in dance.

Exercise 2: Incorporate Groove in Dance

• Objective: Maintain groove as a priority while dancing to music.
• Method:
  • Start dancing with groove continuity as the focus.
  • Avoid abrupt cuts and maintain a smooth flow.
  • Add layers to the groove without losing the base.

Benefits of Metronome Practice

• Highlights unnecessary movements.
• Encourages focus on essential movements.
• Cultivates a mature way of dancing by subtracting unnecessary extras.

Additional Resources

• 1-hour training available for deeper exploration of groove and musicality in dance.

Conclusion

• Groove is crucial for a natural flow in dance.
• Understanding and practicing groove can significantly enhance one's musicality.
• Practical exercises like metronome practice can refine and mature dance skills.

Thank you for attending the session! Explore further resources and keep practicing to improve your dance musicality.