sashaying
Walking with swagger
Sashaying is walking or moving with an exaggerated, confident swagger—hips swaying, posture bold.
The word suggests self-conscious flair, sometimes theatrical or flamboyant: She came sashaying into the room like she owned the place.
In square dancing, to sashay is a specific sideways sliding step.
The term often carries a hint of showiness or attitude.
Proud, showy gait
- panacheFlamboyant confidence of manner
- flairStylish natural aptitude
- showmanshipSkill at impressive presentation
- attitudeSettled way of thinking
flourish · theatricality · drama · camp · diva · runway · catwalk · voguing
Move with effortless continuity
- swayRock back and forth
- strutProud, showy gait
- flounceOrnamental gathered fabric strip
- swivelRotating connection point
shimmy · wiggle · undulate · sweep · flow · twirl · pivot · dip
strut
Proud, showy gait
- panacheFlamboyant confidence of manner
- flairStylish natural aptitude
- showmanshipSkill at impressive presentation
attitude · flourish · theatricality · drama · camp · diva · runway · catwalk · voguing · fierceness
glide
Move with effortless continuity
swivel · shimmy · wiggle · undulate · sweep · flow · twirl · pivot · dip · spin
rumba
Afro-Cuban partner dance
- tangoLatin ballroom with sharp stops
- waltzDance in three-quarter time
- cha-chaSyncopated Latin partner dance
salsa · foxtrot · swing · ballroom · jive · flamenco · polka · disco · boogie · merengue
graceful
Elegant in movement
supple · svelte · willowy · refined · sophisticated · chic · poised · polished · sleek · smooth