Terminology-B

(Basic Line Dance Terminology-B)    

Bachata:

Beginning with both your feet together, start by stepping to the left with your left foot (1),
then bring your right foot to your left foot (2), then step left with your left foot again (3),
now raise your right foot off the ground slightly (4), Right foot right step (5),
Bring left foot together (6),Right foot right step (7), Raise left foot slightly (8)
with your hips jutting to the left now.

Ball Change:

Transfer of weight from one foot to the other in place - usually on aRight foot right step (5), Bring left foot together (6), Right foot right step (7), Raise left foot slightly (8) with your hips jutting to the left now.
syncopated count- i.e.:- &1, &2, etc.

Ball Step:

Transfer of weight from one foot to the other as you step forward/ cross
or side usually on a syncopated count.

Bar (Musical):

Vertical lines on a music score to indicate the beginning and end of a measure.

Behind:

A movement where the un-weighted foot steps or points to the rear of the weighted foot.

Body Movement:

To change the position or the posture of the body without foot movement.

Body Roll:

A 2 or 4 count body movement and weight transfer forwards or backwards.

e.g. Forward body roll--Start with feet in 4th. position with body and weight over back foot. Shift hips then chest, neck and head forwards ending with body and weight over front foot.

e.g. Backward body roll--Start with feet in 4th. position with body and weight over front foot. Shift head then neck, shoulders, chest and hips backwards ending with body and weight over back foot.

Boogie Walks:

Break:

A change in rhythm or direction.

Brush:

1.(1 count) brush foot forward and upwards past the foot you are standing on.

2.To move the foot against the floor leading with the sole of the foot forwards or backwards.