danza
Antillean salon music
Danza is the Spanish and Italian word for dance, appearing in English primarily in musical and cultural contexts.
It refers to traditional dance forms or dance-inspired compositions: The composer wrote a danza for piano.
The term appears in names of specific folk dances, particularly from Latin American and Caribbean traditions.
Classical dance on pointe
- tangoLatin ballroom with sharp stops
- salsaSpicy tomato condiment
- waltzDance in three-quarter time
- flamencoRhythmic Spanish dance style
folk · ballroom · contemporary · tap · hip-hop · cumbia · merengue · bachata
Custom passed through generations
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
fiesta · carnival · celebration · customs · identity · community · expression · festivity
Raised performance platform
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- soloistUnaccompanied performer
- costumeClothing for portrayal
rehearsal · spotlight · audience · applause · premiere · curtain · ovation · interpretation
ballet
Classical dance on pointe
flamenco · folk · ballroom · contemporary · tap · hip-hop · cumbia · merengue · bachata · samba
tradition
Custom passed through generations
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
heritage · fiesta · carnival · celebration · customs · identity · community · expression · festivity · procession
stage
Raised performance platform
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- soloistUnaccompanied performer
costume · rehearsal · spotlight · audience · applause · premiere · curtain · ovation · interpretation · troupe
beat
Rhythmic pulse or strike
timing · syncopation · groove · meter · drumming · measure · clave · downbeat · upbeat · polyrhythm
step
Foot movement forward
sway · glide · twirl · footwork · gesture · posture · extension · fluidity · grace · coordination
danzastillness
Complete lack of motion
immobility · stasis · motionlessness · inactivity · repose
danzaprose
Unversified language
recitation · oration · lecture · written word · text
- dance floorSpace designated for movement
- slow danceGentle paired swaying
- dancing with the devilEngaging with dangerous forces
- school danceStudent formal gathering
- slow dancingGentle partnered movement
- dance classInstruction in choreographed movement
dance, dancer, dancing, danced, danceable, dancehall, danceability