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Tango Close

Dance; Ballroom

In American Smooth, the ending of most Tango patterns: forward on the left foot, side on the right foot, and left foot closes to right foot without weight. Timing: Quick Quick Slow.

Theatre Arts

Dance; Ballroom

A category of ballroom competition which includes lifts and drops. Also known as Adagio.

Three Step

Dance; Ballroom

One of the characteristic patterns of the Slow Foxtrot, comprised of three forward steps beginning on the left foot taken in-line with the lady. Timing Slow, Quick, Quick.

Tuck In Turn

Dance; Ballroom

In Swing, a turn which is led by the man causing the lady to wind up, or "tuck-in", then leading her to spin in the opposite direction.

Twinkle

Dance; Ballroom

A dance figure or pattern, usually consisting of 3 steps, involving a pronounced rise & fall action. There are many versions of a Twinkle, the most common being found in American style Waltz and ...