saltation - noun

(geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface

(genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species

an abrupt transition

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

saltation - thesaurus

bounce   bound   dance   dancing   jump   leap   leaping   spring   terpsichore