Footwork (dance)
Footwork refers to dance technique aspects related to feet: foot position and foot action. The following aspects of footwork may be considered: Different dances place different emphasis on the above aspects. Ballet. There are five basic dance positions that are necessary to dance ballet. Each dance move in ballet starts and ends in one of the five positions. Ballroom. In a narrow sense, e.g., in descriptions of ballroom dance figures, the term refers to the behavior of the foot when it meets the floor. In particular, it describes which part of the foot is in contact with the  floor: ball, heel, flat, toe, high toe, inside/outside edge, etc. Breaking. In breakdance, moves performed on one's hands and feet may be referred to as "downrock" or (especially in the southern United States) as "footwork". Typical moves in this type of dance include the "1-step", "2-steps", "3-steps", "4-steps", "5-steps", "6-steps", "coffee grinders", "Valdez", "C-C's", and "front C-C's". Additionally in breakdancing there exists moves specifically known as footwork which place emphasis on one's foot movement. Examples of such moves include the Indian step, Salsa step, and Crossovers. Hip  Hop. The two basic movements in hip hop are popping and locking. It's the way in which you move your legs, arms, and torso by contracting and relaxing those muscles. When the dancer flexes, pauses, and stays in the same position, that is considered "locking". When the dancer quickly locks into another position, after the pause of locking, that is considered "popping". Jazz. Balance and grace are key components to be proficient in jazz. The dancers, usually, have a strong background in knowing how to dance ballet for that reason. Jazz consists of many walks, turns, and jumps. Personality  is shown through the dance as they add a touch to each step. Instead of stopping and balancing in positions, jazz dancers move through them -- suspension. Latin. Bachata- Three steps to one side, pause, three steps to the other side, pause. This is practiced in a four-beat pattern. Cha Cha Cha- The basic movement of taking a step to the front or back then three quick steps between feet. Mambo- Shifting weight between feet while moving towards the front and then back. Three-beat step. Merengue- Step left and right while moving hips when shifting the weight. Salsa- Two  quick steps followed by a pause or slow step. Turns are usually added for fun.