Terminology-C

(Basic Line Dance Terminology-C)    

Camel Walks:

Centre:

The point within the body where a vertical and horizontal axis cross, considered to be the start position of any movement.

Charleston Step:

1.(4 counts) (1)touch right toe forward, (2)step right foot next to left, (3)touch left toe back, (4)step left foot next to right.

2.A four count step pattern with or without swivelling the weighted foot.

i.e.:- (1) Left foot step forward, (2) Right foot kick forward, (3) Right footstep back, (4) Left toe point back

Chase:

A dance move or pattern where one partner follows the other.

Chasse:

1.(1) step right foot to right side, (&) step left foot next to right foot, (3) step right foot to right side.

2.A 2- count syncopated move in either direction sideways. (1) Right foot steps to side ,(&) Left foot steps beside right ,(2) Right foot step to right.. (aka Side Shuffle)

Choreography :

The art of arranging dances.

Close:

To bring the feet together with or without a weight change.

Coaster Step:

1.(1) step right foot back, (&) step left foot back next to right, (3) step forward on right foot.

2.A step pattern with either foot leading, usually on syncopated count

i.e:-l&2.

Forward (1) Right foot step fwd ,(&) Left foot step beside right ,
(2) Right foot step back

Backward (1) Right foot step back , (&) Left foot step beside right , (2) Right foot step forward ,Can be taken on either foot

Coaster Cross :

(1) Right foot step back, (&) Left foot step beside right, (2) Right foot step across in front of left .

Count:

The call used to identify the rhythm of foot movement or weight changes and also to identify the beats of music.

Cross:

A four count movement which may be executed with either foot.
i.e.:- (1) Right heel touch forward, (2) Right heel raised across front of left shin, (3) Right heel touches forward, (4) Right foot steps beside left.
(note: a half cross uses counts l and 2 only)

Cross Overs:

Left foot cross over right foot, small step right with right foot, and
replace weight on left foot. Right foot cross over left, small step left with
left foot, replace weight on right foot. Body faces LOD throughout this move.

Cross Shuffle:

e.g. Left cross shuffle :(1) Left foot cross & step over right,
(&) Right foot step to side, (2) Left foot cross & step over right foot .

Cross Unwind:

(2 counts) (1)cross right toe in front of(or behind) left foot, (2)unwind on balls of feet to take weight onto right foot (can be ¼, ½, ¾, or full turn).

Cuban Motion:

Hip movement made by using inside edge and rolling to ball of foot
during weight change.

Cup And Pin:

The man positions his left hand at waist level with his palm towards himself, the lady curls her right fingers across his left and the gent applies gentle pressure with his left thumb. There needs to be resistance in the hold by
the lady so the gent can indicate the start of a move.

Curtsy:

A bow by slightly bending the knees and lowering the body usually with one foot pointing behind the other.