Elements of Dance

The Elements of Dance make up the fabric of the Danceverses.
==History==
==Elements==
===Joy ===
Also sometimes called Passion, this element has to do with the inherent fun that lies in dancing. Sara is the master of this element.
===Energy ===
This element has to do with the physical and emotional effort put into dancing. Brezziana is the master of this element.
===Rhythm ===
This element has a lot to do with the music and beat that dancing is done to. Mihaly is the master of this element.
===Style ===
This element is all about performance and appearance--the finer details, the finesse and personality surrounding dancing. Jack Rose is the master of this element.
===Exploration ===
This element is a little different--it's neither a main nor a sub element, but a background worker. It unites all the other elements, since dancing cannot be done if one does not explore, go outside of their comfort zone, try new things. This is what Wanderlust represents.
==How elements work==
===The basics===
Every dance has all four of the main elements, but some are in a greater quantity than others. Thus, every map has two elements– one main and one secondary. The main element is the element that the map is based around. This is the element that determines what element the coaches belong to and is usually determined by every part of the map combined– the “big picture.” The secondary element is an element that works in tandem with the main element. This is usually determined by the finer details of the map. Routine beats almost all other aspects when it comes to determining a main element. So a routine could be classified as Joy/Energy, or Style/Joy, or Rhythm/Style, etc.
Unlike Dance Styles, elements have nothing to do with personality. For example, people with Energy as their main element aren't necessarily peppy and upbeat.
===Counterelements===
The elements all work with each other in interesting ways. While they all make each other strong, each element has that one that it has a bit of a more difficult time mixing with. These are called counterelements, and while it can be a challenge to get them to come together, they form the strongest main- and sub-element combinations. 
Energy and Rhythm counter each other, due to their opposing natures: fast vs slow, intensity vs tranquility, etc. 
Style and Joy also counter each other due to their opposing natures: small details vs. big picture, order vs. chaos, etc. This could be part of why Sara was able to send Night Swan packing so easily in Majesty, since Night Swan's main element is likely Style.
Exploration doesn't have a counter, but it also doesn't have anything it's particularly strong against, either, since it's more of a backgrounder. It's like the Normal type in Pokemon, except much rarer.
Category:Danceverse aspects