Glossary

This is a glossary of terms commonly heard when talking about para dancing and eurobeat.

• 1st boom

  The period of time from 1987-1992.

• 2nd boom

  The period of time from 1993-1995.

• 3rd boom

  The period of time from 1999-2001.

• 4th boom

  The period of time from 2005-2010.

• A-Melo (Aメロ)

  The first lyrical part of a Eurobeat song, the second part of the typical Intro → A-Melo → B-Melo → Sabi → Intro progression.

• B-Melo (Bメロ)

  The second lyrical part of a Eurobeat song, the third part of the typical Intro → A-Melo → B-Melo → Sabi → Intro progression.

• boom

  A period of time in which para was/is popular.

• circle

  A group of people who do para together.

• furi (振り)

  A choreography. Short for "furitsuke" (振付 or 振り付け).

• intro (イントロ)

  The part of a Eurobeat song in which the synths are playing, the first and last part of the typical Intro → A-Melo → B-Melo → Sabi → Intro progression.

• koushuukai (講習会)

  A para lesson taught at a club event.

• manepara (真似パラ)

  "Faking it" when you don't actually know the routine to a song.

• maniac

  An original (unofficial) para routine, usually created by a circle.

• mystery circle

  A group of people dancing in a circle at a para event. Used mostly in Tokyo.

• oripara (オリパラ)

  An original (unofficial) para routine, usually created by an individual.

• otachidai (お立ち台)

  A raised stage in a club. Generally reserved for dancers who are well-known and/or know a lot of routines.

• paralist

  A person who dances para.

• sabi (サビ)

  The chorus of a Eurobeat song, the fourth part of the typical Intro → A-Melo → B-Melo → Sabi → Intro progression. Origin uncertain, but likely comes from "wasabi," in the sense that "even a little leaves a lasting impression."

• wangan (湾岸)

  Choreography that came from the clubs around Tokyo Bay around 1993.

• yatou (野党)

  TechPara choreographies from maniac sources, such as Hi-Cross. Literally "opposition party."

• yogore (ヨゴレ)

  Para choreography set to dance pop music. Used mostly in Kansai.

• yotou (与党)

  TechPara choreographies from commercial or official club sources, such as Starfire or SEF. Literally "ruling party."