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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. 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.

3. 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.

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

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   One of the most basic motives of dance is the expression and communication of emotion. People—and even certain animals—often dance as a way of releasing powerful feelings, such as sudden accesses of high spirits, joy, impatience, or anger.

5. 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)

6. 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.

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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   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 ...