Contra body movement (CBM) is a term used in ballroom dances, such as Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Quickstep. It describes a specific coordination of the movement of a dancer's body when doing or preparing to do a step which involves rotation.
Read more about Contra Body Movement: Creating CBM, Examples, Contra Body Movement Position (CBMP)
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