This is a physical skill set. Depending on the genre of dance, it can be measured by the facility or ease with which a movement is completed. It is the way the dancer aligns the spine, uses core muscles, and articulates the limbs. In some genres of dance, technique can also refer to high extensions of the legs and multiple turns, though these types of virtuosity may or may not be important depending on where in the world the dance originated and what the dance form values. Excellent technique, or impressive physical skill, is referred to as virtuosity. Many professional dancers take class 5-6 times a week. Professional dancers are lifelong students! There is not a point when they have completed their studies and can stop taking class. Dance is an incredibly competitive field, and technical skill continues to reach new levels. TECHNIQUE This is the extra "oomph" that makes a person compelling to watch. The performance is the magnetizing, convincing quality of a mover that makes their actions seem real, genuine, and believable. It is ideal when a dancer's technical skill and performance quality are equally strong. PERFORMANCE This is the extra "oomph" that makes a person compelling to