International Dance Day Word Search
This International Dance Day word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — what it marks, and the customs and symbols around it. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: DANCE, BALLET, CHOREOGRAPHY, MOVEMENT, RHYTHM, FOOTWORK, PIROUETTE, JAZZ, HIPHOP, SALSA, SWING, TANGO.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
International Dance Day word list, defined
- DANCE /dɑːns/ · noun, verb
- A series of movements performed to music, typically to express emotion or tell a story. To move one's body in a rhythmic way, especially to music. Related: movement, performance, routine, twirl.
- BALLET /ˈbælɪ/ · noun
- A classical dance form characterized by lightness, delicacy, and precision of movement, often performed to orchestral music. Related: dance, theater, performance, art.
- CHOREOGRAPHY /ˌkɔːriːˈɒɡrəfi/ · noun
- The art of creating and arranging the movements and steps in a dance or performance. Choreography involves planning and designing the sequence of movements, often to music. Related: dance arrangement, movement design, step arrangement, dance composition.
- MOVEMENT /ˈmuvmənt/ · noun, verb
- A change of position or direction of the body or a part of the body, or a series of actions intended to achieve a particular goal. A movement can also refer to a change in opinion or a shift in attitude. Related: action, motion, shift, transition.
- RHYTHM /ˈrɪðəm/ · noun, verb
- A pattern of sounds and silences in speech or music, or a natural flow of movement or action. To move or proceed in a rhythmic manner. Related: cadence, meter, pulse, cadency.
- FOOTWORK /ˈfʊt.wɜːrk/ · noun, verb
- The movement of the feet in dancing or other activities, or the skill or technique involved in this movement. The act of moving or maneuvering something, especially in a clever or skillful way. Related: movement, action, maneuver, step.
- PIROUETTE /pɪˈruːɛt/ · noun, verb
- A pirouette is a turn on one foot, typically performed as a dance move or in figure skating. As a verb, to pirouette means to turn quickly around a central point, often in a circular motion. Related: turn, spin, twirl, rotate.
- JAZZ /dʒæz/ · noun
- Jazz is a genre of music that originated in the southern United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by its improvisational nature and syncopated rhythms. It is often associated with African-American musical traditions. Related: swing, blues, be-bop, jive.
- SALSA /ˈsɑːlsə/ · noun, verb
- A spicy sauce originating from Latin America, typically made from tomatoes, onions, peppers, and spices. To dance in a lively, energetic style, often to Latin music. Related: hot sauce, pepper sauce, chili sauce, sauce.
- SWING /swɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- A device for hanging from a fixed point, typically consisting of a seat suspended from chains or ropes, which is swung back and forth by the user. To move or cause to move back and forth, typically in a smooth, flowing motion. Related: sway, swing, oscillate, pendulate.
- TANGO /tæŋɡoʊ/ · noun, verb
- A style of ballroom dance that originated in Argentina, characterized by dramatic movements and strong rhythms. To engage in a passionate or intense argument or dispute. Related: waltz, foxtrot, salsa, rumba.
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