Dance Movement Vocabulary

adjective describing a person or their behavior as communicating feelings or thoughts clearly and effectively

• The artist's painting was incredibly expressive, capturing a wide range of emotions.
• She has a very expressive face, you can always tell how she's feeling.
• That actor is so expressive, he really knows how to bring a character to life.
• Her dance was like an expressive poem, telling a story without words.

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'improvisation' is a noun that refers to the act of improvising or creating something without preparation or planning.

• The musician's improvisation during the concert was truly impressive.
• I love watching comedians do improvisation on stage.
• The actor totally nailed the improvisation in that scene.
• Life is like a constant improvisation, you never know what's coming next.

adjective describing someone or something as slender and graceful, like a willow tree

• The willowy branches of the cherry blossom tree swayed gently in the breeze.
• She has a willowy figure that makes her look like a model.
• Check out that willowy girl over there, she's so tall and slender.
• Her willowy movements on the dance floor were mesmerizing to watch.