Jazz Dance Vocabulary Crossword

The transfer of weight from one foot to the other, on the ball of the foot.
A wavelike motion which rolls through the length of the body, focusing on the hips.
A turning step on both feet making a chain like pattern on the floor.
To chase; one leg seems to chase after the lead leg. Can be done to the front or side.
One body part leads, as the other follows.
A battement that makes an arc in the air.
Bending forward from the hips with a straight back.
Placing the foot on the floor with only the ball of the foot touching.
Moving only one part of the body.
Flat hand with all fingers spread out.
An elongated run that uses plie and allows you to travel quickly and efficiently.
A series of step which create a square pattern. Stepping, side, back, side, front.
A walk on your toes, with knees bent and shoulders back, leading with the hip.
A dramatic movement in which a dancer extend one leg and arches the back at the same time.
A large, open fourth position in which one knee is bent (usually the front), and the other is straight.
Referring to the feet. Toes pointing to the front and heels to the back.
Step combination including a step to the back, then to the side, then a step in front.
The supporting leg is straight and the other leg is bent with the toe touching the supporting knee.
A turn on one leg, with the supporting leg straight and the other leg in a passé position at the knee. Knee stays forward.
Turning on the ball of the foot to face the opposite direction.
Referring to strong, striking energy used to accent a movement or a step.
Finding a focal point in which to “spot” as you do any kind of turning movement
A jump where both knees are brought up towards the chest.
Turn in the air.
Side extension in which you tilt the upper body to either side as the leg lengthens in opposition.