Glossary of Dance Terms

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1 admin_ourldf 13/12/2024 07:53 PM admin_ourldf 13/12/2024 07:53 PM 1/2 turn A 1/2 turn can be executed to the right or left. Whichever way you are facing at the time it means turning to the wall closest to your back. Typically it is accomplished in 2 counts with either a pivot or triple step. (Pivot) Step up on one foot and tu
2 admin_ourldf 13/12/2024 07:53 PM admin_ourldf 13/12/2024 07:53 PM 1/4 turn A 1/4 turn can be executed to the right or left. For example, it is a 1/4 left turn it means turning to the wall where your left shoulder is pointing. Typically it is accomplished in 2 counts with either a pivot or triple step. (Pivot) Step up on one f
3 admin_ourldf 13/12/2024 07:53 PM admin_ourldf 13/12/2024 07:53 PM 3/4 turn A 3/4 turn can be executed to the right or left. If it is a 3/4 left turn it means turning to the wall where your right shoulder is pointing. Typically it is accomplished in 2 counts with either a pivot or triple step. (Pivot) Step up on one foot and t
4 admin_ourldf 13/12/2024 07:53 PM admin_ourldf 13/12/2024 07:53 PM And And is used as a expression for a half count. Typically western line dances are on a four count. For example four steps right would be R, L, R, L to the count 1, 2, 3, 4. If you take 7 steps in the same 4 count it would be R-L-R-L-R-L-R and would be cou
5 admin_ourldf 13/12/2024 07:53 PM admin_ourldf 13/12/2024 07:53 PM Back and cross Three quick steps, first step is back, 2nd step is a tap, and 3rd step is a crossover step. For example, if it's the on the right, step back right foot, tap the left in place, cross right in front of left.
6 admin_ourldf 13/12/2024 07:53 PM admin_ourldf 13/12/2024 07:53 PM Back and up Three quick steps, first step is straight back, 2nd step is a tap in place, and 3rd step is straight up. For example, if it's the on the right, step back right foot, tap the left in place, step forward on right foot.
7 admin_ourldf 13/12/2024 07:53 PM admin_ourldf 13/12/2024 07:53 PM Backwalk A backwalk is like a vine step where you walk 4 steps to the side right or left. Only difference is you twist your upper torso so you are almost facing the side wall. Many times the 4th step is a kick where you change direction and walk the opposite way.
8 admin_ourldf 13/12/2024 07:53 PM admin_ourldf 13/12/2024 07:53 PM Ballroom turn A ballroom turn is typically a 1/2 turn that starts when you rock back on on one foot, tap the other foot, and then take 3 quick steps so you face the ooposite wall. For example, if you twist and rock back on you right foot, you start your turn to the le
9 admin_ourldf 13/12/2024 07:53 PM admin_ourldf 13/12/2024 07:53 PM Bam Many dance call for a roll back, normally a 2 count move, where you step back,for example, on your right foot (moving body up and then down). A bam emphasizes the down portion like you are sitting down hard.
10 admin_ourldf 13/12/2024 07:53 PM admin_ourldf 13/12/2024 07:53 PM Basic Basic is shorthand for a Steppers Basic Step, which is a 2 count combination stepping up one one foot, tapping the other, and stepping in with the first foot. For example a left basic is: Up left, tap R in place, bring left next to the right.
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