Jamaican-American DJ known as one of the founders of hip-hop. He became famous for extending the instrumental “breaks” in songs so dancers could keep dancing.

A person who practices breaking (breakdancing); “B” stands for “break.”

The upright footwork a breaker performs while standing before going to the floor.

Floor-based movements using the hands and feet, often performed close to the ground.

Poses where a dancer suddenly stops and holds their body in a difficult position.

A street-dance style based on quickly contracting and relaxing muscles to create a jerking or “popping” effect.

A funk dance style involving quick movements followed by sudden stops or “locks,” often with exaggerated arm and hand movements.

Difficult breaking movements that use momentum and often involve spinning, such as windmills and headspins.

The leading female ballet dancer in a company, usually performing major roles.

Dancing on the tips of the toes while wearing pointe shoes.

A ballet costume consisting of a fitted bodice with a skirt made of layers of stiff fabric or tulle.

A ballet position in which the heels are together and the feet point outward in opposite directions.

The movement and positioning of the arms in ballet.

A movement in which one foot slides along the floor until the leg is fully extended, with the toes pointed.

A small bending of the knees while keeping the heels on the floor.

A deep bending of the knees, usually lowering the body as far as possible while maintaining proper ballet alignment.

A movement where the foot brushes off the floor and extends slightly into the air, with the leg and toes pointed.

A movement in which a dancer steps directly onto the pointed or straight leg, often moving from one foot to the other.

A series of quick, connected turns performed while traveling across the floor.

A jump in which one leg appears to be thrown or extended outward while the dancer travels through the air.

A ballet jump where one leg bends and lifts, followed by the other, creating a cat-like appearance.

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Term	Definition
DJ Kool Herc	Jamaican-American DJ known as one of the founders of hip-hop. He became famous for extending the instrumental “breaks” in songs so dancers could keep dancing.
B-boy/B-girl	A person who practices breaking (breakdancing); “B” stands for “break.”
Top rock	The upright footwork a breaker performs while standing before going to the floor.
Footwork	Floor-based movements using the hands and feet, often performed close to the ground.
Freezes	Poses where a dancer suddenly stops and holds their body in a difficult position.
Popping	A street-dance style based on quickly contracting and relaxing muscles to create a jerking or “popping” effect.
Locking	A funk dance style involving quick movements followed by sudden stops or “locks,” often with exaggerated arm and hand movements.
Power moves	Difficult breaking movements that use momentum and often involve spinning, such as windmills and headspins.
Prima ballerina	The leading female ballet dancer in a company, usually performing major roles.
En pointe	Dancing on the tips of the toes while wearing pointe shoes.
Tutu	A ballet costume consisting of a fitted bodice with a skirt made of layers of stiff fabric or tulle.
1st position	A ballet position in which the heels are together and the feet point outward in opposite directions.
Port de bras	The movement and positioning of the arms in ballet.
Tendu	A movement in which one foot slides along the floor until the leg is fully extended, with the toes pointed.
Demi-plié	A small bending of the knees while keeping the heels on the floor.
Grand plié	A deep bending of the knees, usually lowering the body as far as possible while maintaining proper ballet alignment.
Dégagé	A movement where the foot brushes off the floor and extends slightly into the air, with the leg and toes pointed.
Piqué	A movement in which a dancer steps directly onto the pointed or straight leg, often moving from one foot to the other.
Chaînés	A series of quick, connected turns performed while traveling across the floor.
v	A jump in which one leg appears to be thrown or extended outward while the dancer travels through the air.
Pas de chat	A ballet jump where one leg bends and lifts, followed by the other, creating a cat-like appearance.

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