Dance Glossary terms - List of Words related to dance, dance styles

DANCE GLOSSARY

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Glossary is a list of words related to a specific topic, with brief definitions, arranged alphabetically. Here, we have an illustrated list of words with their meanings in context of dance.

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Tempo:

The speed at which a dance is performed or music is played.

Tilt:

A dance position where you hold your body at an angle to your supporting leg.

Timing:

The way the movements of a dance fit the accompanying rhythm or music.

Transition Steps:

Movements done in between different positions in a dance sequence or exercise.

Transitions:

The changes or links between one movement or phrase and another.

Travelling Step:

A step in which you move across the floor.

Travelling:

Moving across the general space in any way.

Trios:

Dances in threes.

Turned Out:

Term used to describe a dance position in which you stand with your legs and feet facing outwards. Your feet may be either together or apart.

Turns:

The whole body changes its front in order to face another direction.