Following are a list of terms used in blues dancing. If you have any recommendations or questions let us know.
Blues Cultural and Musical Terms
For a glossary of blues cultural and musical terms (including alternate descriptions of the blues music sub-genres), there is already a nice glossary set up on PBS's The Blues website.
Dancing Terms
Blues Dancing Specific Terms
Following are a list of terms that are focal points of the blues dancing aesthetic.
Grounding
Pulse
Lag
Isolations
Generic Terms
Following are a list of terms that are often in found in other social dance styles, not just blues dancing.
Balance
Anticipation
Beats, Bars, & Rhythm
Bars
Down Beat
Up Beat
Syncopation
Time Signature
Center
Compression
Connection
Contra Body Movement
Dancing Positions
Closed Position
Open Position
Promenade Position
Breakaway Position
Floor Craft
Following
Footwork
Frame
Leading
Leverage
Musicality
Spotting
Weight Shifting
Specific Steps & Patterns
Following are a list of specific steps or patterns of movement.