Very often we are told that muscle memory is important, and thus keeping practising is necessary. But why? And how?
To answer the first question, we have to be aware that repetition and recapitulation are vital in the learning process, because it helps build physical sense of the movements that are taught. Presentation of a series of particular movements that progress and develop in complexity will allow the individual to progress and develop too. This repetition and recapitulation process can effectively develop an understanding of physical capabilities, as well as improve co-ordination and performance skills.
To answer the second question is much simpler. Just see how coaches approach the issue- set specific routines for daily practices, incorporate the set routines into class schedule, and to increase the complexity of the practice routines by adding different variations based on the basics.
Sometimes, I am asked why specific choreography is seldom taught in class. Well, a particular choreography is written and defined for a particular song. If we do it in class, that usually means that the learners would not be able to fit their dance moves into songs in social events unless that particular song is played. On the other hand, if we have short routines that consist of like 16 counts, 32 counts, or 40 counts, then most of the popular charts can be good matches. It is obviously more economical!
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