Common Dance Terms

Question 1

To bow to partner. It is the same as “honor” your partner.

Answer 1

Address Partner

Question 2

Thee motion of the hands of the clock. R shoulder is toward the center of an imaginary circle.

Answer 2

Clockwise

Question 3

The reverse direction of clockwise, L shoulder is toward center. Movement toward right when facing center of the circle.

Answer 3

Counterclockwise

Question 4

To bend knees and body slightly with a bow of the head.

Answer 4

Curtsy

Question 5

Raise the arms in front at shoulder level, with one forearm on top of the other.

Answer 5

Folded Arms

Question 6

A spring on one foot in place or in any direction free foot is raised in front or in rear.

Answer 6

Hop

Question 7

Touch the floor lightly with the toes of one foot, weight of the body on the other foot.

Answer 7

Point

Question 8

The foot not bearing the weight of the body.

Answer 8

Free foot

Question 9

The hand not placed anywhere, or not doing anything.

Answer 9

Free hand

Question 10

The foot near one’s partner when standing side by side.

Answer 10

Inside foot

Question 11

The foot away from one’s partner when partners are standing side by side.

Answer 11

Outside foot

Question 12

The hand away from one’s partner when partners are standing side by side

Answer 12

Outside hand

Question 13

Partners are side by side, L shoulders toward the center, holding is skating position, (R hands joined over the L hands) at waist level, and they walk around in a counter clockwise direction until they reach their home position.

Answer 13

Promenade

Question 14

To bring down the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor with or without transfer of weight.

Answer 14

Stomp

Question 15

Girl slightly in front, right side of the boy. Boy holds the right hand and left hand with his left. Both bend right arm while left arm is kept straight.

Answer 15

Varsovienne position