Jazz Terminology

3. A crossed front-back-back-front four step move in the floor pattern of a square
5. A movement in which the leg makes a sweeping arch through space. It crosses in front of the body and sweeps to make a half circle before touching the ground
9. Stretched; smooth press of the foot to a point
11. A movement performed on the balls of the feet, quickly changing the direction of the body.
13. Brading step; back-side-front
15. Chased; chasing step
17. Movement of one part of the body
18. Chain of turns; series of rapid turns in first position

1. A classification shared by a broad range of dance styles. Before the 1950’s, jazz dance referred to dance styles that originated from African American vernacular dance.
2. Stance where toes face forward
4. Deep bending; a full bend of the knees, heels come off the floor - except in 2nd position
6. On the ball of the foot with heel off the floor and knee bent
7. Feet in parallel and together
8. Smooth, continuous rise to half toe/ball of the foot
10. A half bending of the knees with heels on the floor
12. The transfer of weight from one foot to the other on the ball of the foot.
14. Passed; bring foot to knee
16. An exchange of weight from one foot to another with the hip leading