geology - a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks

natural action, natural process, activity, action - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity"

chromosomal mutation, genetic mutation, mutation - (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism

transition - a change from one place or state or subject or stage to another

quantum jump - (physics) an abrupt transition of an electron or atom or molecule from one quantum state to another with the emission or absorption of a quantum

sidestep - a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)

diversion, recreation - an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates; "scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists"; "for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles"; "drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation"

adagio - a slow section of a pas de deux requiring great skill and strength by the dancers

break dance, break dancing - a form of solo dancing that involves rapid acrobatic moves in which different parts of the body touch the ground; normally performed to the rhythm of rap music

nauch, nautch, nautch dance - an intricate traditional dance in India performed by professional dancing girls

pavan, pavane - a stately court dance of the 16th and 17th centuries

saraband - a stately court dance of the 17th and 18th centuries; in slow time

skank - a rhythmic dance to reggae music performed by bending forward and extending the hands while bending the knees

slam dance, slam dancing - a form of dancing in which dancers slam into one another; normally performed to punk rock

hoofing, step dancing - dancing in which the steps are more important than gestures or postures

toe dance, toe dancing - a dance performed on tiptoe

choreography, stage dancing - a show involving artistic dancing

pas seul, variation - (ballet) a solo dance or dance figure

pas de deux, duet - (ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble)

pas de trois - (ballet) a dance for three people

pas de quatre - (ballet) a dance for four people

social dancing - dancing as part of a social occasion

ceremonial dance, ritual dance, ritual dancing - a dance that is part of a religious ritual

tap - a small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing)

performing arts - arts or skills that require public performance

busker - a person who entertains people for money in public places (as by singing or dancing)

jive - dance to jive music; dance the jive

trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe, dance - move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio"

clog - dance a clog dance

tap dance - perform a tap dance

belly dance - perform a belly dance

heel - perform with the heels; "heel that dance"

shimmy - dance a shimmy

jumping, jump - the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground; "he advanced in a series of jumps"; "the jumping was unexpected"

capriole, caper - a playful leap or hop

pounce - the act of pouncing