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Rumba

Dance; Ballroom

A slow- to medium-tempo Latin American dance in 4/4 time, which is characterised by sensual, provocative movements and gestures, Latin-style hip motion, and playful and flirtatious interplay between ...

Point

Dance; Ballroom

To extend the foot in such a way that it is placed at an angle roughly parallel to the leg.

Impetus

Dance; Ballroom

A basic International figure involving a Heel Turn for the man.

Inside foot

Dance; Ballroom

The foot which is closer to the partner when in Promenade, Outside Partner, or Side-by-Side Position.

Inside underarm turn

Dance; Ballroom

An underarm turn in which the lady turns to the left under the right hand, or to the right under the left hand.

Instep

Dance; Ballroom

The part of the foot which is on the inside edge, between the ball and the heel.

Kick-ball-change

Dance; Ballroom

A movement involving a small kick or flick of the lower leg, followed by a ball-change action. Usually taken in a syncopated rhythm, such as 1&2.

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