Daniel Sandu Rhythm, Romanian and Rroma 3R, the characteristic of my folkdance workshops, for everyone from 7 to 77! If you see 3R, it means: pleasure, learning both very traditional dances and self-made choreographies with traditional steps and to traditional music, and … freedom in dancing! Rhythm is recognizable, in music and dancing. Folkdance, and also Romanian folkdance, changes under the influence of time: young people dance differently than their grandparents. And freedom? Dance of Rroma is freedom. Freedom in improvisation, of every individual. I try to loosen up the participants, get them away from simply learning new steps, encourage them to show their own input, to follow their own rhythm!Rhythm in music With young students (basis and continued education) I usually work with rhythm in music. Not only is it possible to play a rhythm, you can also dance a rhythm. Elements of this workshop are: simple dance movements; how to turn your own body or any object into an instrument; play a rhythm with the whole group. Willingness to cooperate develops through dancing on music such as Lindy Hop, Charleston and folklore music; together, in your own choreography, with existing objects such as Boomwhackers (short plastic tubes) and drums. This workshop is also recommended as an inspiring, flashy and motivating activity for a group of teachers or other employees. I will finish the workshop with a short tap-dance presentation danced to rhythms which are played by participants themselves.Rhythm in dance For the students of professional dance schools, I teach classes with rhythmic styles such as tap dance, hambone, Romanian folkdance and international dancing. The goal is for the students to develop their (technical) skills and their self esteem. My experience as a teacher and as former professional dancer gives me the notion that rhythm is a fundamental component of music and of dancing. For the students knowledge of tap-dance, hambone and world dancing offers a broad range of possibilities to develop their rhythmic, technical and social skills. Rhythmic knowledge and skills can make a contribution to the development of other dancing techniques of the students.