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Complex series of steps that require precision and skill, often used to demonstrate a dancer's technical expertise and to add complexity to a piece.

A sudden halt in movement by the dancer, often used to punctuate a moment, create emphasis, or to contrast with fluid motion.

The dancer's ability to convey energy and emotion outward to the audience, an essential aspect of performance that ensures engagement and connection.

A group pose that creates a striking picture, used to convey a story or theme and to provide a visual climax or dramatic effect in the narrative.

A gliding step in which one foot chases the other, depicting fluidity, pursuit, or the seamless transition between scenes or emotions.

A weight sharing technique where dancers support each other's balance, symbolizing dependence, trust, and the duality of strength and vulnerability.

Movement that takes place on the floor, often representing groundedness, the exploration of space, and a shift in perspective for the audience.

Interaction between dancers that includes lifts, supports, and synchronized movements, expressing cooperation, conflict, or complementarity.

Movement of one part of the body independently of the rest, highlighting control and the ability to convey subtle nuances in the story or rhythm.

An expressive movement often using the hands or arms, employed to convey specific emotions, cultural significances, or narrative elements in a piece.

A complete turn of the body on one foot, on point or demi-pointe, symbolizing control, poise, and the ability to maintain focus amidst chaos.

The patterns dancers trace in the space, used to guide the viewer's eye and to contribute to the narrative pacing or emotional journey.

A dance duet showcasing the interaction between two dancers, illustrating relationships, emotional exchange, or complementary contrasts in a piece.

Spontaneous and unchoreographed movement, allowing dancers to express individuality and to connect with the music and each other on a deeper level.

A long horizontal jump, starting from one leg and landing on the other. It showcases the dancer's grace and the ability to combine power with elegance.

The use of gesture and facial expression to tell a story without words, communicating plot, character emotions, and theme through physicality.

A choreographic device where the same movements are performed by different dancers in sequence, to create a ripple effect and to emphasize the theme through repetition.

Altering the height at which dance moves are executed, to add visual interest, contrast, and to express the dynamic range of emotions.

A form of dance involving spontaneous movement and mutual understanding between dancers, fostering trust and connection that translates to the audience.