voorstap
Voorstap is a Dutch-language term formed from the elements voor- (before, in advance) and stap (step). It does not have a single, widely recognized definition in standard Dutch dictionaries, and its usage tends to be limited to specialized or dialectal contexts. As a result, the precise meaning of voorstap is often dependent on the discipline or author describing it, and it may be translated in context as a lead-in, preparatory, or preliminary step.
In practice, the word is most commonly encountered in movement-related contexts. In dance or movement notation,
Beyond movement, voorstap can occur as a proper noun in Dutch-speaking communities when used as a surname,