What does “Sway” mean?
The term sway has a specific meaning in the technique of ballroom dancing. Basically, it describes a body position in which its upper part gracefully deflects from the vertical. The direction of sway is usually away from the standing foot and the direction of movement.
Definition adapted from Glossary of partner dance terms on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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