competitive dance
Choreographed movement rivalry
Competitive dance is organized dance performance judged against other performers or teams, typically in styles like jazz, ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, or tap.
Participants compete at regional and national events, often through dance studios rather than schools.
The culture emphasizes technical precision, costumes, and choreography: She spent every weekend at competitive dance competitions.
- musicalitySensitivity to tune, rhythm
- leapSudden springing movement
- tapValve controlling liquid flow
- scoring systemRules for awarding points
- score sheetRecord of points earned
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