Words Related to Performing Arts - Dance Moves and Techniques

a dance step in jazz, tap, and hip hop where the dancer shifts weight from one foot's ball to the other, often with a change in direction or rhythm

a basic partner dance step in foxtrot, waltz, and salsa, characterized by a square or rectangular pattern consisting of side, back, side, and forward steps

a dance stance in partner dancing where the dancers maintain physical contact and dance facing each other, typically used in ballroom dance styles such as waltz and foxtrot

a square-dance figure; two dancers approach each other and circle back to back before returning to their original places

a ballroom dance move with clockwise and counter-clockwise rotations while taking two steps back and two steps forward, used in waltz, foxtrot, and other dances

a ballroom dance move with a forward step, closing step, and side step, used in waltz, foxtrot, and other dances

a hip hop dance move with rapid hip and arm swings in opposite directions, often seen in street dance styles

a ballroom dance figure with a forward step, closing step, and backward step, often used in waltz and foxtrot

a leg hooking or wrapping action used in partner dancing, particularly in tango and Latin dances

a sidestep-cross-step pattern often used in various dance styles, characterized by a flowing or weaving motion

a dance step that involves pivoting or rotating on the heel, used for changing direction or adding a turning element in dance

a forceful turn or spin in dance, often used in partner dances like waltz and foxtrot

a kind of dance step in which the dancer seems to be sliding on the spot

a dance step where the feet cross in front or behind each other in a tightly connected manner

a dance move commonly used in jazz or hip-hop dance styles where one foot is kicked forward followed by a quick step onto that same foot

a dance or theater gesture where hands are spread wide with fingers open and palms facing forward, often associated with jazz or musical theater performances

a sharp or emphasized movement that highlights a specific beat or musical element in a choreography

lively dancing (usually to ragtime music) with much shaking of the shoulders and hips

a square dance figure; couples march counterclockwise in a circle

when a dancer creates a pronounced arch in the foot by bending the ankle joint while keeping the foot pointed

a dance technique where specific body parts are moved or controlled independently from the rest, allowing for isolated movements of one part while keeping others still

the physical alignment and positioning of the body, particularly in partner dances such as ballroom, Latin, or social dances

a dance step where one foot stays in place while the other foot rotates or spins, commonly used in ballet, jazz, modern, or ballroom dances

a sweeping leg extension resembling the opening of a fan, used in ballet, jazz, or contemporary dance for its visual appeal and expressiveness

a dance move characterized by rapid, repeated hip thrusts and shaking of the buttocks

a show involving artistic dancing

the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it

a dance figure in ballet or folk dances where dancers perform a linked chain of turns or steps in a circular or straight pattern

maintain the same pace

dance movements that are linked in a single choreographic sequence

walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet

a dance move that gained popularity in the 1980s, characterized by bouncing and twisting movements, often with arms extended and hands making a "C" shape

a hip hop dance move characterized by swaying body motions and arm movements, typically performed to hip hop or rap music