Ballroom

Ballroom

Industry: Dance

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Ballroom

The positioning of the different body parts relative to one another. Proper alignment is achieved by vertically lining up the different "blocks of weight" of the body (head, shoulders, abdomen, and ...

Body contact

Dance; Ballroom

The area of physical contact between man's and lady's body when in Closed, Promenade, or Outside Partner position.

Body flight

Dance; Ballroom

The natural release of body weight from a swinging action. Body Flight is found in the ballroom swing dances.

Body rise

Dance; Ballroom

Elevation of the body achieved by straightening the knees.

Body turn

Dance; Ballroom

Amount of turn of the body when it is different from the feet.

Body turns less

Dance; Ballroom

Indicated in the chart under Amount of Turn. Used primarily on the inside if a turn, when the amount of body rotation is less than the amount of foot rotation. A step taken with "body turns less" is ...

Body weight

Dance; Ballroom

The concept of the weight of the entire body as a unit. The relationship of the body weight to the feet is determined primarily by the Center, but can be affected by the weight of individual body ...