Eli5: Why do dancers start with a “5, 6, 7, 8” count?

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Why is this and what’s the point? Why not just start at 1, 2, 3, 4?

P.S. I’m a ballerina

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Lead in. As a musician, I start counting tempo before I ever create a tone. Giving me the last 4 counts gives me enough time to prep for that first beat on 1.

To simplify even more. It’s get ready to do things time.

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