1. Rise:
Elevation of the body.
1-2. Body Rise: Elevation of the body achieved by straightening
the knees.
2-2. Foot
Rise: Elevation of the body through the use of the ankles,
by pushing up onto the balls of the feet.
2-3. No
Foot Rise: An action of rise which is taken through the
knees and body only, but not through the feet. When backward walks are indicated
as having no foot rise, the toe of the forward foot should release from the
floor, allowing the heel to remain in contact as it draws inward toward the
standing foot.
2. Lowering:
The lowering of the body from a position of rise, through
the action of the ankles/feet. Not to be confused with
compression.
3. Compression:
The lowering of the center resulting from the bending of
the knees, for the purpose of commencing movement.
4. Rise & Fall:
The continuous changing of body elevation through the use
of the feet, ankles, and legs.
