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pastorale/ˌpæs.təˈrɑː.leɪ/ /ˌpɑː.stəˈrɑː.leɪ/
One of the figures of a quadrille.

floss/flɑs/ /flɒs/ /flɔs/
A dance move in which the dancer repeatedly swings their arms, with clenched fists, from the back of their body to the front, on each side.

cotillion/kəˈtɪljən/ /koʊˈtɪljən/
A bold dance performed in groups of eight where women lift their skirts to display their ankles.

exotic/ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/
An exotic dancer; a stripteaser.

boleros/bəˈlɪəroʊz/ /boʊˈlɛroʊz/
A lively Spanish dance in 3/4 time; also an unrelated slower-tempo dance of Cuban origin, in 2/4 time.

shaggers/ˈʃæɡərz/
One who dances the shag; a jazz dancer.

breakdances/ˈbɹeɪkˌdænsɪz/
The art, or an instance, of breakdancing.

musicals/ˈmjuːzɪkəlz/
A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

promenading/ˌprɒməˈneɪdɪŋ/ /ˌprɑməˈneɪdɪŋ/
To perform the stylized walk of a square dance.

war dance/ˈwɔrˌdæns/ /ˈwɔːrˌdæns/
A ceremonial dance performed before a major battle or after a victory, usually by a tribe.