Genre-specific dance terminology (grades 6 up): Words used to describe movement within specific dance forms like ballet, contemporary, culturally specific dance, funk, hip-hop, jazz, modern, tap, and others (for example, in Polynesian dance [Hula]: auwana, kahiko, halau, kaholo; in ballet: glissade, pas de bourree, pas .
Q.
QUADRILLE: The Quadrille is a “Set” dance.
It consists of a series of dance figures, the most frequently used is called the “Flirtation” figure, in which the man dances with each woman in turn.
QUICKSTEP: The English version of the Fast Fox Trot, which has quick hopping steps set in with the smoother gliding figures .
Graceful, mesmerising, synchronised, expressive, heart-touching, creative, exemplary, beautiful, alluring and flawless are some of the appreciation words and compliments that dancers would love to hear.
Q.
QUADRILLE: The Quadrille is a “Set” dance.
It consists of a series of dance figures, the most frequently used is called the “Flirtation” figure, in which the man dances with each woman in turn.
QUICKSTEP: The English version of the Fast Fox Trot, which has quick hopping steps set in with the smoother gliding figures .
Genre-specific dance terminology (grades 6 up): Words used to describe movement within specific dance forms like ballet, contemporary, culturally specific dance, funk, hip-hop, jazz, modern, tap, and others (for example, in Polynesian dance [Hula]: auwana, kahiko, halau, kaholo; in ballet: glissade, pas de bourree, pas .
