Ballroom

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Triple step

Dance; Ballroom

A series of three consecutive steps, usually syncopated within two beats of music.

Turnout

Dance; Ballroom

A position of the feet in which the toes point away from each other.

Supporting leg

Dance; Ballroom

The leg which bears the majority of the body weight.

Spot Turn

Dance; Ballroom

A turn consisting of three forward walks in one small area, usually completing one full turn over three steps. (Known in American Rhythm as a Walkaround Turn).

Swing

Dance; Ballroom

A generic term to describe any form of Swing, such as East Coast, West Coast, Jitterbug, Lindy Hop, etc.

Salsa

Dance; Ballroom

A popular Latin nightclub dance which evolved as a modified form of Mambo.

Samba

Dance; Ballroom

A rhythmical Brazilian dance in 2/4 time which has been adapted for modern Ballroom dancing and incorporated into the repertoire of the International Standard syllabus.