Livret « Lexique des Pas »

This 2025 edition brings together more than 100 detailed fact sheets covering basic steps, technical movements, turns, foot positions, concepts of balance, posture, and alignment, as well as all the essential vocabulary for learning and teaching line dancing.
(Available in several languages—please contact us)

Each fact sheet includes:

• The official name of the step or technical concept
• Its meaning and translation when applicable
• A clear and structured definition
• Examples of execution
• Teaching tips
• Cross-references to related concepts
• A space for personal notes to enhance your learning

Thanks to its organization by training modules and its color-coding system, this glossary facilitates progress and allows you to quickly find the information you’re looking for.

Why choose this glossary?

• Improve the technical quality of your dancing
• Gain a precise understanding of the vocabulary used in choreographies
• Prepare for FFCLD instructor training and exams
• Structure your classes and instructional explanations
• Develop a better understanding of movement and style

Who is this booklet for?

• Dancers wishing to deepen their technique
• Instructors seeking to expand their knowledge
• Future instructors preparing for their training
• Experienced instructors seeking a comprehensive reference guide

Dancing is not just about executing steps. It is about understanding movement, mastering technique, and developing a more precise, fluid, and harmonious practice.

The FFCLD Step Glossary is the essential tool for taking this step forward.