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 /dæns/ (US); /dɑːns/ (UK) · verb and noun
- To move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps, either alone or with a partner; as a noun, it refers to such an activity or a specific social event at which people dance. Related: waltz, prance, twirl, sway.
- BALLET /ˈbæleɪ/ · noun
- Ballet is an artistic dance form performed to music, characterized by precise, highly formalized movements and gestures, originating in the Italian Renaissance courts and developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia. It also refers more generally to a theatrical performance or work of this kind. Related: dance, choreography, performance, theatrical dance.
- CHOREOGRAPHY /ˌkɒr.iˈɒɡ.rə.fi/ (UK); /ˌkɔːr.iˈɑː.ɡrə.fi/ (US) · noun
- The art or practice of designing and arranging the sequences of movements in a dance or other staged performance; also, the written record of such movements. Related: dance composition, stagecraft, blocking, arrangement.
- 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 /ˈfʊtwɜːrk/ · noun
- Skilful, agile movement of the feet, especially in sports such as boxing, football, or tennis, or in dance. More broadly, adroit manoeuvring or deft handling of a situation involving people or logistics. Related: agility, dexterity, nimbleness, manoeuvring.
- 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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