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base

Dance; Ballroom

The lower half of the body, including the feet, legs and hips.

basic figure

Dance; Ballroom

A standardized step pattern which, together with other patterns, constitute the basis of a dance.

beat

Dance; Ballroom

One single pulse of music. Beats are usually arranged into groups of 2, 3, or 4, called measures.

beat value

Dance; Ballroom

The duration of a note measured in beats. For example: The beat value of a "slow" count is two beats.

blending

Dance; Ballroom

The skillful combining of movements in a smooth and natural manner.

ball-heel

Dance; Ballroom

A type of footwork, abbreviated "BH". A "Ball-Heel" step is taken first with the ball of the foot in contact with the floor, and then with the whole foot flat. In the Latin dances, when a Ball-Heel ...

blocks of weight

Dance; Ballroom

The primary sections of the upper body arranged vertically. From top down: Head, Shoulder/Chest, Abdomen, and Hips.

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