| East Coast Swing | A subset of Swing derived from Lindy Hop and Jitterbug, making use of refined (American Style) ballroom technique. |
| English style | The internationally recognized style of ballroom dancing, as originally established and codified by the English. |
| envelopé | An action whereby the free foot is pointed forward, lifted off of the floor with the leg straight, and then, by bending the knee of the free foot, drawn inward toward the knee of the supporting leg. |
| exhibition ballroom dancing | The performing of ballroom dances in a stylized, theatrical presentation. |
| expression | Effective communication of feeling, character, and emotion felt by the dancer. |
| extended forward walk | Latin-style forward walk commenced by extending the foot in front of the body in a pointed position. The most common usage of the extended forward walk is the lady's step #4 of the Alemana Turn in Cha Cha or Rumba. |
| expression | Facial gestures that convey emotion. |
