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Lift
Rise slightly on the ball of the supporting foot. Done while you are stepping forward or side, but no weight change in itself. You might simultaneously stretch the body and raise the free leg. If you are stepping forward, you would raise the free leg forward. If you are stepping to the side, you would raise the free leg to the side, away from your direction of movement. Keep the free leg straight and the toe pointed. Also, when a dancer's feet (typically the woman's) are both off the floor at the same time. Lifts are not permitted in ballroom competition, except for cabaret and showdance events, and are rarely seen in round dance choreography.
Glossary of Dance Terms
Description Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations from BallroomDancers.com Dance Dictionary from Webref