Dance Techniques Glossary

verb to twist or bend out of its normal shape

• The gymnast was able to contort her body into unbelievable positions during the routine.
• I tried to contort my face into a smile even though I was feeling sad.
• He contorted his body in a weird way to impress his friends.
• The politician tried to contort the truth to make himself look better.

verb to jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force

• The gazelle was leaping gracefully through the savannah.
• Did you see that cat leaping onto the table?
• He was leaping like a boss during the dance battle.
• Her heart was leaping with joy when she received the good news.

noun the middle part or area of a body or object

adjective describing word for the middle part or area of a body or object

• The doctor examined her midsection for any signs of internal injuries.
• She always complains about how she can never seem to tone her midsection.
• I need to do more sit-ups to work on my midsection.
• The company's financial health is reflected in its midsection, the profit margins.

noun a digit of the foot

verb There is no applicable verb for the word 'toe'

adjective There is no applicable adjective for the word 'toe'

adverb There is no applicable adverb for the word 'toe'

pronoun There is no applicable pronoun for the word 'toe'

preposition There is no applicable preposition for the word 'toe'

conjunction There is no applicable conjunction for the word 'toe'

interjection There is no applicable interjection for the word 'toe'

article There is no applicable article for the word 'toe'

• The doctor examined the patient's toe to check for any signs of infection.
• I stubbed my toe on the coffee table and it really hurts!
• I can't believe he shot himself in the toe by making that mistake at work.
• She's always on her toes, ready to tackle any challenge that comes her way.