Lesson 9: Kick Ball Change
Fundamentals
Here is another shape, dance step, that represents the swinging 8th note. If you notice, the rhythmic poem is exactly the same as the triple step, but the form, shape of the movement is different. Kick Ball Change is one of the most commonly used shapes in many african dances. Propulsive rhythm is one of the characteristics of the African -American dances. It is most important to hear and keep the beat (meaning the strong note, the pulse), but it is equally important to be able to embellish it and play with it. Kick Ball change step allows you to do that. Equally this step is a beginning of more complex footwork like Shorty George, Apple Jacks, Half time break, scissor kicks and so on.
Here is another shape, dance step, that represents the swinging 8th note. If you notice, the rhythmic poem is exactly the same as the triple step, but the form, shape of the movement is different. Kick Ball Change is one of the most commonly used shapes in many african dances. Propulsive rhythm is one of the characteristics of the African -American dances. It is most important to hear and keep the beat (meaning the strong note, the pulse), but it is equally important to be able to embellish it and play with it. Kick Ball change step allows you to do that. Equally this step is a beginning of more complex footwork like Shorty George, Apple Jacks, Half time break, scissor kicks and so on.