A
* Adagio: A slow, graceful movement.
* Allegro: A fast, lively movement.
* Arabesque: A pose in which one leg is extended behind the body, while the other leg and the arms are held in front.
* Attitude: A pose in which one leg is raised and bent at the knee, while the other leg and the arms are held in various positions.
B
* Backbend: A movement in which the spine is arched backward.
* Balance: The ability to maintain a steady position on one or both feet.
* Ballroom dancing: A type of partner dancing that is performed in a ballroom setting.
* Barre: A horizontal bar that is used for support in ballet and other forms of dance.
C
* Cabriole: A jump in which the dancer springs from one foot and lands on the other foot, while turning in the air.
* Chaîné: A series of quick turns on one foot.
* Chasse: A step in which the dancer slides one foot in front of the other, while the arms are held in a specific position.
* Choreography: The art of creating and arranging dance movements.
D
* Développé: A movement in which the leg is raised from the floor and gradually extended to a straight position.
* Dos-à-dos: A position in which two dancers face each other with their backs touching.
* Double pirouette: A pirouette (spin on one foot) in which the dancer makes two full rotations before landing.
* Downstage: The area of the stage that is closest to the audience.
E
* Écarté: A movement in which the legs are spread apart in a parallel position.
* En dedans: A term that refers to a movement that turns inward.
* En dehors: A term that refers to a movement that turns outward.
* En pointe: A technique in which the dancer balances on the tips of the toes.
F
* Fall: A voluntary surrender of control over the body, allowing it to drop to the floor.
* Fascia: A type of connective tissue that surrounds muscles and organs.
* Flatback: A position in which the spine is straight, with no arch in the back.
* Floorwork: Dance that is performed on the floor.
G
* Grand battement: A large, sweeping movement of the leg that is extended to a high position.
* Grand jeté: A leap in which the dancer springs from one foot and lands on the other foot, with the legs in a split position in the air.
* Groove: A slang term for a dancer who has good rhythm.
* Group dance: A dance performed by three or more people.
H
* Hand to hand: A type of partner dancing in which the partners hold hands and support each other's weight.
* Headstand: A position in which the dancer is upside down with the head on the floor.
* Heel-and-toe: A step in which the dancer steps forward with one foot, and then brings the other foot to meet it, with the heel of the first foot touching the toes of the second foot.
* Hip hop dance: A style of dance that originated in the African-American and Latino communities in the United States.
I
* Improvisation: The act of creating dance movements spontaneously, without pre-planning.
* Inverted: A position in which the dancer is upside down.
J
* Jazz dance: A style of dance that originated in the African-American community in the United States.
* Jeté: A jump in which the dancer springs from one foot, travels through the air, and lands on the other foot.
K
* Kick: A movement in which the leg is raised and extended forcefully.
L
* Lift: A movement in which one dancer supports the weight of another dancer, allowing them to perform an aerial movement.
M
* Mambo: A Latin dance that is characterized by its syncopated rhythm.
* Merengue: A Latin dance that is characterized by its fast, lively tempo.
* Modern dance: A style of dance that emerged in the early 20th century as a reaction to the traditional forms of ballet.
* Movement quality: The way in which a dancer moves, including factors such as speed, fluidity, and grace.
N
* Natural turn: A turn that is executed by turning the body on the balls of the feet.
* Non-stop: A type of partner dancing in which the dancers move continuously without any breaks.
O
* Off-balance: A position in which the dancer is not fully supported on their feet.
* Onstage: The area of the stage that is visible to the audience.
P
* Pas de deux: A duet for two dancers.
* Pas de trois: A trio for three dancers.
* Pirouette: A spin on one foot.
* Plié: A bending of the knees.
Q
* Quadruple pirouette: A pirouette (spin on one foot) in which the dancer makes four full rotations before landing.
R
* Raise: A movement in which the body is lifted up from the floor.
* Relevé: A movement in which the dancer rises up onto the toes or the balls of the feet.
* Rhythm: The pattern of recurring beats that form the basis of music and dance.
* Rise: A movement in which the body is lifted up from the floor.
S
* Salsa: A Latin dance that is characterized by its fast, syncopated rhythm.
* Samba: A Brazilian dance that is characterized by its bouncy rhythm.
* Second position: A basic ballet position in which the feet are turned out with the heels touching.
* Side pose: A position in which the dancer's body is turned to the side.
T
* Tango: A Latin dance that is characterized by its slow, sultry rhythm.
* Tap dance: A style of dance that involves tapping the feet against the floor.
* Third position: A basic ballet position in which one foot is placed in front of the other with the heels touching.
* Tendu: A movement in which the leg is extended from the hip to a fully stretched position.
U
* Understudy: A dancer who is ready to take the place of another dancer in case they are injured or unable to perform.
* Upstage: The area of the stage that is farthest from the audience.
V
* Variation: A section of a dance that is performed by one or more dancers, and is often repeated.
W
* Waltz: A ballroom dance that is characterized by its slow, gliding rhythm.
X