Dance Terms by Style | Definitions & Examples

Dance terms are specialized vocabulary used to describe specific poses, styles, and movements in different genres of dance.

Basic dance term examples:
  • Choreography, improvisation, rhythm, tempo, formation, and freestyle

There are basic dance terms, which are used across styles, along with more specialized concepts that are distinct to certain genres like ballet.

Dance style examples:
  • Tap dance, square dance, hip hop, jazz, ballet, ballroom dance

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