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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. 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.

3. www.britannica.com › art › danceDance - Movement, Expression, Art | Britannica

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   Dance - Movement, Expression, Art | Britannica. Home Entertainment & Pop Culture Dance. The aesthetics of dance. Basic motives: self-expression and physical release. One of the most basic motives of dance is the expression and communication of emotion.

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

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   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:

5. www.britannica.com › dictionary › danceDance Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of DANCE. 1. a [no object] : to move your body in a way that goes with the rhythm and style of music that is being played. He never learned how to dance. She has always loved to dance. I like the song but it's really hard to dance to. [+] more examples.

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

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   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.

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

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   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.

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

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   Definitions of dance. noun. taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music. synonyms: dancing, saltation, terpsichore. see more. noun. an artistic form of nonverbal communication. see more. noun. a party of people assembled for dancing. see more. noun. a party for social dancing. see more. verb.