Glossary of Terms
Phrased
Comments and Tips:
If a dance is phrased it has been choreographed to exactly fit the pattern of the music. Some dances have tags, bridges or are structured in parts to achieve this.
Pivot
Comments and Tips:
A turn where one foot is forward of the other and the turn is made on the balls of the feet changing weight. Feet do not leave floor.
Pivot 1/2 left
Linedancer Step Descriptions:
Step forward right. Pivot 1/2 turn left.
Pivot 1/2 right
Linedancer Step Descriptions:
Step forward left. Pivot 1/2 turn right.
Pivot 1/4 left
Linedancer Step Descriptions:
Step forward right. Pivot 1/4 turn left.
Pivot 1/4 right
Linedancer Step Descriptions:
Step forward left. Pivot 1/4 turn right.
Pivot 3/4 left
Linedancer Step Descriptions:
Step forward right. Pivot 3/4 turn left.
Pivot 3/4 right
Linedancer Step Descriptions:
Step forward left. Pivot 3/4 turn right.
Point left
Linedancer Step Descriptions:
Point left toe to left side.
Point right
Linedancer Step Descriptions:
Point right toe to right side.
