Long hours of patience are required fro a dancer to become proficient enough to dance the intricate figures lightly and gracefully as they should be danced. Timing refers to the ability of the dancer to follow the rhythm of the music particularly with the feet, but also with arm movements.
Technique refers to the correct placement of the feet during the performance.
The ability to achieve the recognized ground and aerial positions of the feet is the foundation upon which all good dancing is built. Regardless of how superficially showy a movement may appear, it can never be truly attractive if performed out of position. General Deportment covers interpretation. This is the ability of the dancer to express the spirit and motif of the dance. Balance, general appearance, and comportment, as well as carriage of the head, arms, body, and hands are also all part of General Deportment.