flowing steps
[/ˈfloʊɪŋ stɛps/]
noun phrase
passos fluentes
1. smooth, continuous movements of the feet in walking or dancing, characterized by grace and uninterrupted motion
The dancer moved across the stage with flowing steps that captivated the audience.
A bailarina se moveu pelo palco com passos fluentes que cativaram o público.
2. a rhythmic or graceful progression in movement or rhythm
The musician's fingers danced across the keyboard in flowing steps of melody.
Os dedos do músico dançavam pelo teclado em passos fluentes de melodia.
In Brazilian dance culture, particularly in samba and forró, 'flowing steps' (passos fluentes) represents an important aesthetic value. The phrase is commonly used in dance instruction and artistic descriptions to convey elegance and mastery. In English-speaking contexts, it appears frequently in ballet, contemporary dance, and poetic literature.
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