dance routine

Rehearsed movement sequence

A dance routine is a choreographed sequence of movements performed to music, typically rehearsed and repeatable: They spent weeks perfecting their dance routine for the competition.

The term implies structure and preparation, distinguishing it from improvised or spontaneous dancing.

Routines range from simple steps learned in a class to elaborate professional performances.

Related

show stopper · rehearsal · dress rehearsal · stage · center stage · music · rhythm · sequence · pirouette · leap · spin · formation · costume · spotlight · recital · number · beat · flow

Categories
Opposites
choreographic structure

dance routineimprovisation

Spontaneous, unplanned creation

freestyle · free dance · jam session · free expression

performance type

dance routinestillness

Complete lack of motion

standing still · motionlessness · immobility · tableau · freeze

Family

dance, routine, dances, danced, dancing, dancer, dancers, routines, routinely

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G