dance step

[/dæns step/]
nounpl: dance steps
passo de dança
1. a single movement of the feet in dancing, or a sequence of movements that form a basic unit of a dance
The waltz requires learning several basic dance steps before attempting more complex routines.
A valsa requer aprender vários passos de dança básicos antes de tentar rotinas mais complexas.
2. a choreographed movement or combination of movements performed to music
She demonstrated each dance step slowly so the students could follow along.
Ela demonstrou cada passo de dança lentamente para que os alunos pudessem acompanhar.
3. a progression or advancement in learning to dance
Learning the basic dance steps is the first step toward becoming a skilled dancer.
Aprender os passos básicos de dança é o primeiro passo para se tornar um dançarino hábil.
In Brazilian culture, dance steps are fundamental to traditional dances like samba, forró, and frevo. Learning dance steps is often a social activity and important part of cultural expression. In the USA, dance step instruction is common in studios, schools, and social dance venues. The phrase is neutral and widely understood in both cultures.
NYC Slang
step
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dance movestepfootworkchoreographymovement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passo de dança
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
passo
often shortened to just 'passo' in informal contexts, especially in samba context
São Paulo
passo de dança
formal and standard usage
Portugal
passo de dança
same as Brazilian Portuguese, though may use 'movimento' more frequently

Related Words

choreographyrhythmfootworkballetwaltztangosamba

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow in someone's footsteps
one step at a time
learn the steps
miss a step
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