The part of the foot which extends forward from the ball.

The action of lifting the toe of the front foot from the floor, and maintinaing contact with the heel of the front foot while taking a backward walk.

The placement of the feet created by passing the free leg under the body along very narrow imaginary tracks.

A position of the feet in which the toes point away from each other.

The action of turning the feet against the floor.

In footwork descriptions, refers to a step taken high on the toe, with the heel kept up off of the floor, coinciding with rise or an up position.

Music, tempo or rhythm which is fast or high in energy.

A figure or pattern involving the crossing of one foot behind the other.

In the American and International ballroom styles, a dance in 2/4 time, which originated in Argentina and is characterized by catlike walking action and staccato head movements.

The speed of a dance or a piece of music, measured in measures per minute or beats per minute.