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Rhythm is often considered something that you either have or you don't. It's true that a sense of rhythm comes naturally to some and not to others, but it is possible to improve your sense of rhythm while dancing. Once you have identified the rhythm in a song, you need to train your brain to hold it without focusing on it. With practice, you can improve your rhythm while dancing.

Instructions

Keeping the Rhythm
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  Listen to a song to find the rhythm.The best way to do this is to count the beats out loud. Make sure to count just the beats of the rhythm rather than all of the percussion.
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  Add in another activity, like doing the dishes. As you carry out the second activity, try to keep the rhythm in your head.
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  Put a third activity into the mix. For instance, you could watch television as you do the dishes and listen to music.
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  Keep checking back to see if you still have the rhythm of the music. Many people find it hard to keep a rhythm while focusing on their dance moves and vice versa. Doing multiple tasks at once while listening to rhythmic music will help your brain maintain a rhythm even when you are not totally focused on it.
Slow Dance
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  Put on a slow song. Uncomfortable dancers prefer fast music because it is less noticeable when they lose the rhythm. However, to improve your sense of rhythm, it's important to start off slow.
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  Find the rhythm in the song and try to dance to it.
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  Slow down if you are too fast for the beats. Try to enjoy taking your time rather than feeling uncomfortable with the speed. Focus on controlling your movements, as any errors will be clearer while dancing at this speed.
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  Gradually increase the speed of the music that you listen to.

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