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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Because the “seven” has two syllables, you get some eighth notes (a.k.a. “quavers”), helps reinforce the tempo
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