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   Dance

   /dans/

   

   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 (someone) in a particular direction while dancing: "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: "midges danced over the stream" Similar flickersparkletwinkleshimmerleaprippledartplayflickflitquiverjigglejoggleoscillate
   • ▪ (of someone's eyes) sparkle brightly with pleasure or excitement: "he grinned, his gray eyes dancing"

   noun

   • 1. a series of 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: "she has studied dance with Martha Graham"
   • ▪ 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.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.

3. 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.

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

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   DANCE definition: 1. to move the body and feet to music: 2. to move quickly and lightly: 3. a particular series of…. Learn more.

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

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   Dance is an art form, often classified as a sport, consisting of sequences of body movements with aesthetic and often symbolic value, either improvised or purposefully selected. Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements or by its historical period or place of origin.

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.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › danceDance - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A dance is a series of movements — sometimes choreographed, but sometimes not — where the person moves in time to music. Rumba, tango, disco, swing, and ballet are all examples of types of dances.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDANCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · A dance is a particular series of graceful movements of your body and feet, which you usually do in time to music. Sometimes the people doing this dance hold brightly colored scarves. She describes the tango as a very sexy dance.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDANCE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   DANCE definition: 1. to move your feet and body to the rhythm of music: 2. the activity of moving your feet and body…. Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdance noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of dance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarydance | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    dance meaning: 1. to move your feet and body to the rhythm of music: 2. the activity of moving your feet and body…. Learn more.