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- DictionaryDance/dans/
verb
- 1. move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps: "their cheeks were pressed together as they danced"
- 2. (of a person) move in a quick and lively way: "Sheila danced in gaily"
noun
- 1. a series of movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music: "everyone was taking part in the dance"
noun. a successive group of rhythmical steps or bodily motions, or both, usually executed to music. an act or round of dancing; set: May I have this dance? the art of dancing: to study dance. a social gathering or party for dancing; ball: Was he invited to the dance? a piece of music suited in rhythm or style to a particular form of dancing:
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.
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. If you move in a rhythmic manner — especially to music — you can use the verb dance to explain your actions. As a noun, a dance can be a ...
the activity of moving your feet and body to music: I had a dance with my dad. More examples. I paired up with Chris for the last dance. a tribal dance. I think I'll sit out the next dance. Do you fancy a dance? Let's have a dance. dance noun (STEPS) B1. a particular set of steps or movements to music: My favourite dance is the tango.
a particular set of steps or movements to music: My favourite dance is the tango. dance noun (EVENT) a social event where people dance to music. dance noun (ACTIVITY) A2. the activity or skill of dancing: a dance school. (Definition of dance from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of dance.
noun. a successive group of rhythmical steps or bodily motions, or both, usually executed to music. an act or round of dancing; set: May I have this dance? the art of dancing: to study dance. a social gathering or party for dancing; ball: Was he invited to the dance?
a long explanation about something, or excuse for something. See dance in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: dance. Definition of dance noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.