VOCABULARY
Ballet
a memorized dance
Branle b
a French movement used as the Italian use a 'continenza'. Step to the side and lean. Can also mean the type of dance: Branle - a circle dance from the 1500s.
Cadence cad
the end of a phrase; landing in 4th or 5th position
right cadence - landing in 4th or 5th position with the right foot forward
left cadence - landing in 4th or 5th position with the left foot forward 
Circle cir
moving in a circle on the floor (not around a single point)
Clockwise CW
rotation with the direction of the clock (clock is on the floor)
Continenza c
and Italian movement used as the French use a 'branle'. Step to the side onto the ball of the foot, bring the working heel to join with the standing leg, then lower the heel to the floor
Counterclockwise CCW
rotation counter to the direction of the clock (clock is on the floor)
Double Step d
three steps and a touch, moving in any direction, generally forward or backward
Double Step styling
pavanaggiaro and ondiggiaro indicate waving with the body, or making like a peacock. In other words, there was movement in the body, even though corseted.
Galliard
a 6 count step comprised of 4 prances, and a cadence. Prance onto the left foot, right foot, left foot, right foot, go in the air, land in a right cadence. Prance onto the right foot, left foot, right foot, left foot, go in the air, land in a left cadence.
Foot positions
the placement of the feet on the floor
1st position 
2nd position 
4th position 
5th position 
Forward for
moving in the direction of the pelvis facing
Gentleman G
Male, or taller partner. When working with elementary or middle school students, I just ask them to find partners, regardless of gender, then tell them that the taller partner stands to the left and the shorter on the right without saying anything about male/female.
Greve gr
lifting the knee; frequently a change of weight in the air from one foot to the other. See prance. 
Lady L
Female, or shorter partner
Leap lp
a change of weight in the air from one foot to the other
Left L
direction or foot or hand. Also CounterClockWise
Pas, or Passo or Passi st
a step - a change of weight on the ground from one foot to the other
Pied en l'air / Pied croisé en l'air
lifting the working foot / lifting and crossing the working foot over the standing ankle 
Piva p
step, together, step; usually done in a lively manner in 6/8 time.
Prance pr
a change of weight in the air from one foot to the other, with the working knee lifted in front of the body. See Greve.
Reprise r
a double to the side: step open side, cross behind, step open side, touch together.
Reverence R
courtesy to dancers and/or host
(ladies bend knees and gently incline head to partner or fellows, gentlemen step back with right or left leg, bend that back leg and incline head to lady or host)
Gentlemen: On the first beat, move the left foot slightly forward. On the second beat, move the left foot behind the right, bending the knees slightly. On the third beat, straighten the knees and start moving the body forward, coming up on the toes. On the fourth beat, close the feet together and lower the heels. All this can be done removing and replacing the hat.
Ladies: On the first beat, wait in place. On the second, bend the knees slightly. On the third, straighten the knees and rise up on the toes. On the fourth, lower the heels. 
Right rt
direction or foot or hand; also ClockWise
Self self
move or posture as an individual
Set and Turn Single SetTurn
2 Singles and a double with a full circle performed as Single to the right, Single to the left, double around to the right in a full circle. Repeat to the other side.
Single or Simple S
a step and a touch (most often); 2 counts
Single or Simples steps can move any direction, to either side, on either foot, but generally move forward or backward. In Branles, the Single usually moves sideways.
Step st
a change of weight on the ground from one foot to the other. See pas, passo, passi.
Volta and Volta Gioioso V
2 steps to turn a full turn in the same place. Repeat to the other side.
