Dance magic
A wandless practice of physically embodying spells, one casts through physical expression. Stamina, dexterity, agility and emotion are all important factors in the success of a spell.
Dance magic primarily (but not exclusively) consists of charmwork. It is more difficult for those who lack rhythm and stamina, but for those who pursue it the benefits of nonverbal mastery and the wandless aspect of it all is worth the arduous training.
Elemental Conjuration
- Fire is the most popular and easiest to produce, but sustaining it is hard and doing anything with it is difficult.
- Earth and water are easiest to control.
- There is a very specialized subdivision from East Asia that is focused on controlling air and using fans.
Glamour
- Dance enthralls, but for certain people this is easier than it is for others, particularly those who are magically seductive (such as Veela and Múzsa).
Practitioners
Most popular in Africa and South America, it is a common staple in local wizarding schools. Witches and wizards must keep in shape to maintain their level of spellcasting.
- Maiko Biladeau-Yukawa, Hogwarts Counselor and Head of Hufflepuff
- Shona Donovan, Hogwarts Professor of Care of Magical Creatures
- Idara Ferrari, NMWH Curator and VHPS Spokeswoman
- Esther Morrell, fifth year Hogwarts Slytherin
- Cataleya Vega, NMWH Cursebreaker
- Madeleine Whitman, second year Hogwarts Gryffindor
Brazil in particular is known for their fusion of defensive magic and capoeira. Students can learn at the Ledesma School of Magic. The Veela Heritage Preservation Society offers workshops for aspiring practitioners as well.
Competitions
- Formal competitions are talent shows, tailored for the purpose of showcasing a dancer or group's skill without directly facing off against another. Demonstrations primarily consist of charms, although elemental conjuration is acceptable.
- "Battles" are regarded as a matter of rebellious youth. As such, the usual restrictions rarely apply, and so contests of this sort are frowned upon for the risk they pose to innocent passers-by. Still, they continue to be popular, and are often held at underground clubs.
