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   dance

   /dɑːns/

   verb

   • 1. move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps: "their cheeks were pressed together as they danced" Similar tripswayspinwhirltwirlpirouettegyrateinformal:bopdiscorockshake a leghoof itcut a rugtrip the light fantasticget downstep itarchaic:foot ittread a measure
   • ▪ perform (a particular dance or a role in a ballet): "they danced a tango" Similar tripswayspinwhirltwirlpirouettegyrateinformal:bopdiscorockshake a leghoof itcut a rugtrip the light fantasticget downstep itarchaic:foot ittread a measure
   • ▪ lead (a dancing partner) in a particular direction: "I danced her out of the room"
   • 2. (of a person) move in a quick and lively way: "Sheila danced in gaily" Similar capercavortfriskfrolicskipprancerompgamboljigboundleapjumpspringbobhoptripbouncerare:rollick
   • ▪ move up and down lightly and quickly in the air: "midges danced over the stream" Similar flickersparkletwinkleshimmerleaprippledartplayflickflitquiverjigglejoggleoscillate
   • ▪ (of someone's eyes) sparkle with pleasure or excitement: "he grinned, his grey eyes dancing"

   noun

   • 1. a series of steps and movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music: "everyone was taking part in the dance"
   • ▪ an act of dancing: "they rolled back the carpet and had a dance"
   • ▪ a particular sequence of steps and movements constituting a particular form of dancing: "dances include the waltz, the quickstep, and the foxtrot"
   • ▪ dance steps and movements considered as an activity or art form: "the rules of classical dance"
   • ▪ a social gathering at which people dance: "she met her husband at a dance"
   • ▪ a set of lively movements resembling a dance: "he gesticulated comically and did a little dance"
   • ▪ a piece of music for dancing to: "the last dance had been played"
   • ▪ a type of popular music intended for dancing to in clubs, typically having a repetitive beat and a synthesized backing track that features sound samples.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French dancer (verb), dance (noun), of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. dancey adjective

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2. www.britannica.com › art › danceDance | Definition, Characteristics, Types, History, People, &...

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   May 29, 2024 · Dance, the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music and within a given space, for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking delight in the movement itself. Learn more about the history, styles, and aesthetics of dance in this article.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › danceDance Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DANCE is to move one's body rhythmically usually to music : to engage in or perform a dance. How to use dance in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDANCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   noun. uk / dɑːns / us / dæns / B1 [ C ] a particular series of movements that you perform to music or the type of music that is connected with it: The band played a slow dance. A2 [ C ] a social occasion where people dance, especially a formal occasion in a large room: They're having an end-of-term dinner-dance.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DanceDance - Wikipedia

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   Notable examples of traditional dance-music couplings include the jig, waltz, tango, disco, and salsa. Some musical genres have a parallel dance form such as baroque music and baroque dance; other varieties of dance and music may share nomenclature but developed separately, such as classical music and classical ballet.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › danceDANCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Dance definition: to move one's feet or body, or both, rhythmically in a pattern of steps, especially to the accompaniment of music.. See examples of DANCE used in a sentence.