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. With the right passion and intent, a dancer can arouse, invigorate, and seduce—alone, in pairs, or in large groups. In groups, one may achieve a wider radius of effect, although soloists have been known to achieve similar - or greater - feats.

For some, this comes naturally. Veela in particular are known for their magically seductive dances; under their influence, spectators do strange and foolish things to impress them.

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
• Rick Donovan, Hogwarts Professor of Charms
• Idara Ferrari, NMWH Curator and VHPS Spokeswoman
• Tracy Jones, trainee Healer at St. Mungo's
• 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. Wizarding dance schools offer dance magic for their most advanced students.

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.