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A complete turn of the body on one foot, with the other foot (working leg) in passé or cou-de-pied.

A leap from one foot to the other in which one leg appears to be 'thrown' in the direction of the movement.

A dance move where the shoulders move back and forth quickly.

Movement of only one part of the body independently from the rest, common in jazz.

A stylized walk where dancers use splayed hands and bent knees, often performed low to the ground.

A three-step movement often used as a linking step, involving a sequence of behind, side, and front.

A spin on one foot with the other leg extended, keeping the body very straight, like a pencil.

A stylized form of jazz dance with turned-in knees, rounded shoulders, and articulated hands, named after choreographer Bob Fosse.

A quick transfer of weight from one foot to the other, often a prep step for turns or jumps.

A controlled kick in which a dancer swiftly lifts their leg to the front, side, or back.

A dance step consisting of a kick followed by the ball change, involving a partial weight transfer on the balls of the feet.

A movement where one leg is bent (pliéd) while the other leg is stretched out, often used before a leap.

A jump in which the dancer brings their knees up to the chest during the peak of the jump.

A fundamental movement in modern dance where the dancer's torso is concaved and rounded, often initiated from the pelvis.

A turn in the air with legs in a split position. The dancer leaps, makes a half turn, and lands on the other foot.

A dance move named after the aviator Charles Lindbergh, it involves an eight-count move with a syncopated rhythm typically done with a partner.

A smooth, sinuous movement of the spine, starting from the head and moving down through the body.

A jazz step where a foot forcefully steps down, making a stomping sound, usually to mark the timing.

A stylish, smooth walk where the dancer moves with undulating hips and bent knees, resembling a camel's gait.

A step where the dancer crosses one foot in front of the other while swiveling the heels in and out, often with a sliding motion.

A step that resembles a log roller's movements, involving a moment of loss of balance as if one might fall.

A movement where one foot is dragged along the ground while the body moves sideways.

A repetitive, swung note or shuffle rhythm, dancing to the boogie-woogie style of blues with a characteristic bounce.

A kick that is preceded by a small hop or 'hitch' on the opposite leg.