Mojo: Alignment with oneself
Mana (points): Like mojo, except quantitative, whereas mojo is qualitative
Rizz: Alignment with dance partner; connection
Pull: Initiate a move
Pull cringe: Initiate an experimental, silly, or otherwise nonstandard move
Follow the Voice of Allah: Dance with musicality
Play ball: Be able to dance
Game: Quality of dance
Ineffables: Philosophical (meta-)aspects of social dance, including floorcraft, etiquette, and mindset
Floor: The dance floor
Floor funk: The moment when one feels dread at being present on the floor; being overwhelmed, or feeling that one belongs anywhere but here
Dance crush: The dance partner who, if they appear at socials and you do not get to dance with them, you would go home sad (this is a distinct concept from a romantic crush)
Coach: If you define a person to be Coach, you can accept advice from them any time
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| A demonstration of "Mojo" (Photo: Andrew Lin) |
