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What does Percussive and Sustained mean in dance?

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Sustained = slow, smooth, continuous, even.
Percussive = sudden, sharp, choppy, jagged.
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Percussive dance is a highly rhythmic and musical dance form that relies on precise execution of foot-based dance patterns

Sustained means a movement quality that is characterized by an even flow of energy resulting in motion that is ongoing and smooth.
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