auditions (aw-DIH-shuhnz) performances that dancers give in the hopes of winning a part in a production
Broadway (BRAWD-way) a street in New York City that is the center of a world-famous theater district
choreographers (kor-ee-AH-graf-uhrz) people who plan or create dances
company (KUHM-puh-nee)an organization of dancers or other performers
form (FORM) the way a dancer positions his or her body in keeping with certain performance techniques
primal (PRYE-muhl) primitive
production (pruh-DUHK-shuhn) a play, dance performance, or any other show that is presented to an audience
rehearsals (ri-HUHR-suhlz) practice sessions that occur before a performance
rhythm (RIH-thuhm) the pattern of beats that sets the pace in a piece of music
stamina (STAH-muh-nuh) lasting strength and energy
studio (STU-dee-oh) space for teaching and practicing dance
techniques (tek-NEEKS) ways of doing something to create different styles of dance
unions (YOON-yuhnz) organizations of employees that bargain with employers for benefits and pay requirements