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Pertaining or related to any style of dance or choreographic technique.

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downbeat

Dance; Ballroom

Refers to the very beginning of each beat. If a measure is counted 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &... then the numbers 1,2,3, and 4 are considered to be the downbeats, while the "ands" are the ...

drop

Dance; Ballroom

A type of movement in which one partner's body weight becomes partially or completely supported by the other, while at least one part of the supportee's body remains in contact ...

dynamics

Dance; Ballroom

Changes in the various qualities of dancing, such as speed, height, mood, and intensity.

East Coast Swing

Dance; Ballroom

A subset of Swing derived from Lindy Hop and Jitterbug, making use of refined (American Style) ballroom technique.

English style

Dance; Ballroom

The internationally recognized style of ballroom dancing, as originally established and codified by the English.

exhibition ballroom dancing

Dance; Ballroom

The performing of ballroom dances in a stylized, theatrical presentation.

expression

Dance; Ballroom

Effective communication of feeling, character, and emotion felt by the dancer.