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dance vocabulary crossword 2

Across
A rhythmical Brazilian dance in 2/4 time which has been adapted for modern Ballroom partner dancing and a line dance
While turning, the action of focusing on a fixed point and turning the head at a different speed than the body.
An inclined position of the foot which is achieved when the heel is still in contact with the floor, but the ball is not.
A type of Country dance in 4/4 time, traveling very swiftly around the line of dance.
A popular Latin nightclub dance which evolved to be very popular in Tucson and other parts of the Southwest.
A shifting of weight back and forth from one foot to the other
An underarm turn in which the lady turns to the left unde, or turns counter clockwise
A variation of the Closed Position where the tracking of the leader's and follower's feet are slightly offset. When in Outside Partner Position, the partner moving forward will step to the other partner's right or left.
The synchronizing of body movements to the beat or feel of the music.
A position of the feet used in latin dances, which the toes point out, and away from each other.
A circling action of the free foot and leg.
The ability to maneuver around the dance floor in a skilled, controlled, and courteous manner.
The description of the movement which corresponds directly and naturally to the movement danced by one's partner, in a manner which is either parallel or mirrored.
An extension of the lower leg taken in a sharp or staccato manner.
A group of dancers who harmoniously perform dance routines together.
Down
A type of non-partner dancing, primarily associated with hip-hop and Country genre, where a group of people will dance through a pre-choreographed sequence of movements in unison.
Dance position where leader and follower stand side by side. They can have a one-arm or one-hand hold, or stand apart without a connection.
A change of weight from one foot to the other.
A musical count, and dance step that happens on two full beats of music
A turn in the direction of the forward foot, taken following a forward or backward progressive movement, with weight held over one foot.
An energetic Latin-style march which originated in the Dominican Republic, which emphasizes a straight-ahead 8-count rhythm taken with Cuban Motion.
Any dance position where the leader and follower stand apart, or slightly apart, without taking a closed position dance.
An underarm turn in which the lady turns to the left, or turns clockwise
A small group of individual steps or movements that together create a school figure
A type of footwork, commonly used in waltz taken with only the heel in contact with the floor. The toe lowers when the majority of body weight is placed on it.
A slotted swing dance characterized by its linear style.
To extend the foot in such a way that the toes are placed at an angle roughly parallel to the leg.
Dancing in a way that is not on time, or synchronized with the beat of the music.
A turn consisting of three forward walks in one small area, usually completing one full turn over three steps.
A musical count, and dance step which happens on one beat of music
A ballroom dance in 3/4 time which first developed in Vienna as a fast paced dance to the Strauss music of the time, and eventually evolved into the slower version we now know as Waltz
The lowering of body elevation through the use of feet, ankles, and knees commonly used in Waltz following the 'rising' motion.