The Break

[will35]

What is a break in dance terminology?

[pygmalion]

I pulled this definition from ballroomdancers.com, but it applies to non-ballroom dances as well.

Break: A unit of two steps where the second step is taken in exactly the opposite direction from the first.

[pygmalion]

That description wasn't much, will. So maybe a few folks could chime in and help describe some of these breaks (just the ones I can think of -- there are others, I'm sure :D ) Just so you can get an idea what the definition actually means. :D

fifth position break
open break
crossover break
side break
back break
forward break
outside partner break

[will35]

I was thinking mostly about Salsa when I asked this question. You know, "Break on one, break on two, three whatever..."

[peachexploration]

Try this link. Has some very good information. Including information on breaks. http://www.dancesport.com/articles/mambotim.html

[pygmalion]

Excellent link, peachexploration. :D Thanks. 8)