(Bachata) "Let's play with the music" — where musicality starts, right in your basic: 6 basic syncopations by Daniel Alma

“In an 8-count, or in 4+4, you're not just riding 1, 2, 3, 4 — you can play with the 'and' counts in between.”

Introducing basic syncopation and explaining the idea of using the off-beat ('and' counts) instead of just the downbeats

“You have to isolate it. You're not just pushing back — when you go back, it's in slow motion.”

CONTEXTDemonstrating hip movement and pointing out the difference between isolation and speed control

“Right here you release the tension a little and move with more of a forward feeling.”

CONTEXTExplaining tension control and weight transfer within the basic step