Definition
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Term
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a series of steps used to create a dance figure or pattern
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step
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the counterclockwise movement of dancers around the dancing area in such dances as the waltz, foxtrot and tango
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line of direction
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movement characteristics associated with a particular dance, established by tradition or borrowed from the native country of origin of the dance
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style
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the foot on which the weight of the body rests, also called the standing foot
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supporting foot
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a dance that resulted from combining the characteristic step of the shag, the lindy and the jitterbug
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swing dance
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the displacement of the normal accent of music used
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syncopation
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touch
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tap
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a dance that does not normally progress around a large area, but stays in one place
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spot dance
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the speed of playing music as determined by metronome
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tempo
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a dance and also a step sequence common to various dances, in which three changes of weight are made in two beats of music
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two-step
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a controlled shifting of weight from one foot to the other, either forward and backward or from side to side
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balance step
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a change from the basic foundation pattern of a dance. also a deviation from the basic musical rhythm
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varriation
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popular dancing performed in public or private ballrooms, halls, gymnasiums, etc.
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ballroom dance
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to touch or tap the free foot to the floor without transferring weight onto it
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touch
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the established combination of footwork that is the framework or foundation of a particular dance
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basic figure
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the rhythm established by the base instruments of the orchestra. Ballroom dances are preformed "to the beat" not to the melody of the music
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beat
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a position in which partners stand face to face without holding hands as they dance, standard position for most rock'n'roll dances and is used in some latin dances
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challange position
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a figure in which the feet in a boxlike pattern
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box-step
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a turn in place made on the ball of the foot, in either one step of a series alternating from foot to foot
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pivot
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the number of beats in each bar of music.
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time
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a sequence in music or dancing, expressed in the melodic line. it always conveys an idea or thought
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phrase
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a step similar to a normal walking step, but with the toe touching the floor before the heel is placed down
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dance walk
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guiding the direction of the dance and the order of the figures performed
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leading
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a complete transfer of weight onto one foot
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step
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a complex system of ballroom dance developed in England, in which rigid rules and step patterns are strictly observed
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international dance
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remaining in the same position
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step in place
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a pause or hold in place for a determined number of counts
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hesitation
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a movement in which the free foot passes close to the standing foot, this prevents the straddling effect that results from keeping the feet too far apart while dancing with a partner
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follow through
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the response of the woman to the man's lead
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following
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a sequence of steps used to create a pattern
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figure
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the note in a series of musical pulsations that has an additional force placed on it
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accented beat
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any accentedbeat of the music
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downbeat
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"a place where records are stored" where rock'n'roll dancing is done to records instead of a band
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discotheque
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in the direction opposite that in which the hands of a clock rotate; to the left. dances such as the waltz, fox trot, and tango always progress in this direction around the dancing area
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counterclockwise
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in the direction in which the hands of a clock rotate: to the right. it is usually applied to a turn made by either couples or individuals
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clockwise
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a method of producing a "swinging" rhythm in music by shifting the normal accent to the following note
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swing
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a box step
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square step
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the rhythmic structure of music, indicating number of beats or time units per measure
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meter
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