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*[[Draco Malfoy]] cast this [[spell]] on [[Harry Potter]] in [[1992]] at the first meeting of the [[Duelling Club]]. |
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*[[Antonin Dolohov]] used it against [[Neville Longbottom]] during the [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]]. |
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==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
Revision as of 12:22, 23 April 2014
- "The "Dancing Feet" spell has its origins in ancient Italy, but is best remembered for its improper usage by Warlock Zaccaria Innocenti who is credited with conjuring a 'dance' within Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD."
- — Description[3]
The Dancing Feet Spell (Tarantallegra) is a charm[4] used to force another person's legs to begin dancing uncontrollably. The spell requires a clear, unobstructed view of the target to be successfully cast.[3]
History
This spell has its origins in Italy but is best remembered for its improper usage by warlock Zaccaria Innocenti who is credited with conjuring a 'dance' within Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.[3] It is mainly used to make a victim do something hilarious, but it can be also be used in duelling.
Uses
- Draco Malfoy cast this spell on Harry Potter in 1992 at the first meeting of the Duelling Club.
- Antonin Dolohov used it against Neville Longbottom during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries.
- It is possible this is the spell used to make a pineapple dance across the classroom in the first year Charms exam.
Etymology
The Tarantella is a dance originating in Italy. It was believed to cure the effects of the bite of a Tarantula by causing the victim to sweat out the toxin. It wasn't until centuries later that scientists determined the Black Widow was actually the venomous spider in question; people merely blamed the Tarantula because of its size.[5] Allegra may be derived from allegro, a musical tempo meaning "quick and lively"; or simply from the word "leg" as this is the only body part affected by the jinx.
Behind the scenes
- It can be bought at Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment in Diagon Alley in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4.
- It should be noted that although this spell requires the target to have legs (animate or inanimate) it can also provoke a reaction out of legless targets (for example, it is known to have caused Mt. Vesuvius to erupt).
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- Pottermore
- Harry Potter Official Site
Notes and references
- ↑ Scholastic Pronunciation Guide
- ↑ http://www.pottermore.com/en/book2/chapter11/moment2
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Tarantallegra entry on the Cast-a-Spell kit found in the Library section of the Harry Potter Official Site.
- ↑ It is included in The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2 on Pottermore.
- ↑ A&E Special on Spiders
The Standard Book of Spells | |||||
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Grade 1 · Grade 2 · Grade 3 · Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6 · Grade 7 | |||||
Charms included in the series: Dancing Feet Spell (Tarantallegra) · Disarming Charm (Expelliarmus) · Engorgement Charm (Engorgio) · Fire-Making Spell (Incendio) · Freezing Charm (Immobulus) · General Counter-Spell (Finite Incantatem) · Levitation Charm (Wingardium Leviosa) · Locking Spell (Colloportus) · Memory Charm (Obliviate) · Mending Charm (Reparo) · Nonverbal spell · Severing Charm (Diffindo) · Skurge Charm (Skurge) · Softening Charm (Spongify) · Substantive Charm · Summoning Charm (Accio) · Tickling Charm (Rictusempra) · Unlocking Charm (Alohomora) · Wand-Lighting Charm (Lumos) |