Floorwork

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any part of dance or aerobics performed close to the floor. uncountable

    "The innocence with which Amos J. Machanic Jr. performs the highly controlled floorwork of his solo I Wanna Be Ready is particularly touching, as is the objectivity with which the dancers present the big knockout ensembles."

Example

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"The innocence with which Amos J. Machanic Jr. performs the highly controlled floorwork of his solo I Wanna Be Ready is particularly touching, as is the objectivity with which the dancers present the big knockout ensembles."

Etymology

From floor + work.

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