dance
Across
- 1. A dance style focusing on abdominal movements
- 5. A ballet leap from one foot to the other
- 6. A type of dance performed socially or competitively
- 9. A dramatic dance that mimics the bullfight
- 12. A dance that involves a smooth, gliding movement
- 15. A dance where participants bend backward to pass under a bar
- 17. A dance with a syncopated rhythm, popular in Latin clubs
- 19. A traditional dance from Colombia
- 22. The Arabic term for belly dance
- 23. A Brazilian dance known for its rhythmic, bouncing steps
- 24. A dance in 3/4 time often performed at formal events
- 27. A dance style that emphasizes freedom of movement
- 28. A simple partner dance often used in country music
- 32. A dance involving rhythmic, bouncing movements of the hips
- 33. The basic movement in salsa dancing
- 34. A ballet movement involving bending the knees
- 35. A horizontal bar used for support in ballet training
- 37. A ballet spin or turn on one foot
- 39. A dance from the 1920s characterized by its energetic style
- 40. A fast-paced dance from the Dominican Republic
- 42. A passionate dance originating from Argentina
Down
- 2. A dance that originated in Harlem in the 1920s
- 3. The act of dancing in a smooth, rotating manner
- 4. A dance step used in the rumba
- 7. A dance that combines elements of salsa and jazz
- 8. A ballroom dance with smooth, flowing movements
- 10. A style that includes popping, locking, and breaking
- 11. A folk dance known for its energetic kicks and jumps
- 13. The musical pattern used in rumba dancing
- 14. A lively, upbeat dance form from the swing era
- 16. A lively dance style popularized in the 1930s and '40s
- 18. A dance style that evolved from the swing era
- 19. The basic step in Charleston dancing
- 20. A classical dance form often performed on tiptoe
- 21. A dance characterized by tapping sounds made by shoes
- 25. A dance style that emphasizes strong, expressive movements
- 26. A street dance style known for its breakdancing moves
- 29. A lively, Latin dance characterized by hip movements
- 30. A devoted fan of classical dance
- 31. A dance movement involving rapid shoulder movements
- 36. A lively dance performed to swing music
- 38. A dance fitness program combining Latin rhythms
- 41. A slow, sensual dance with Afro-Cuban roots