Dance Position |
The position of the man and lady in
relationship to each other. |
DanceSport |
The official name given to the sport of
competitive Ballroom Dancing. |
Developé |
(Dev-Lo-Pay) An action
whereby the free foot is drawn up to the knee of the supporting leg, and then extended (or
"developed") until the leg is completely straight. See also: [ Envelopé ] |
Diagonal Movement |
Movement which is simoultneously lateral (sideways) and progressive (forward/back). |
Directing a Turn |
Moving the body toward a specific direction
while turning. |
Directional Movement |
Movement toward a specific direction (as
opposed to rotational movement). Three types of
directional movement are Lateral, Progressive, and Diagonal. |
Downbeat |
(1) Refers to the very beginning of each beat. If a measure is counted 1 &
2 & 3 & 4 &... then the numbers 1,2,3, and 4 are considered to be the
downbeats, while the "ands" are the Upbeats. (2)
Refers to the strongest beats in each measure. In 4/4 music the downbeats are the 1 and
the 3. (The upbeats are 2 and 4). |
Drop |
A type of movement in which the lady's body
weight becomes partially or completely supported by the man, while at least one part of
her body remains in contact with the floor. |
Dynamics |
Changes in the various qualities of
dancing, such as speed, height, mood, and intensity. |