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floorwork en · NOUN

Etymology

From floor + work.

Meanings

1. (uncountable) Any part of dance, exercise (e.g., aerobics, calisthenics), or physical therapy performed on or close to the floor.
   • The innocence with which Amos J. Machanic Jr. performs the highly controlled floorwork of his solo I Wanna Be Ready is particularly touching, as is the objectivity with which the dancers present the big knockout ensembles. 2007 November 30, Alastair Macaulay, “Resurrecting a Firebird and Transcending a Choreographer in a Single Bound”, in New York Times:
   • Near-synonym: matwork

Coordinates

chairwork · tablework

Relateds

dancefloor · footwork · dance floor

Synonyms

matwork