dance

Meaning

Noun

1. A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.
2. A social gathering where dancing is the main activity.
3. The art, profession, and study of dancing.
4. A genre of modern music characterised by sampled beats, repetitive rhythms and few lyrics.
5. A piece of music with a particular dance rhythm.
6. A battle of wits, especially one commonly fought between two rivals.
7. Any strenuous or difficult movement, action, or task.
8. A repetitive movement used in communication between worker honey bees.

Verb

1. To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.
2. To leap or move lightly and rapidly.
3. To perform the steps to.
4. To cause to dance, or move nimbly or merrily about.
5. To make love or have sex.
6. To make a repetitive movement in order to communicate to other worker honey bees.
7. To kick and convulse from the effects of being hanged.

Concepts

dance

dancing

ball

play

jig

jump

hop

skip

game

sing

fun

leap

prance

spring

frisk

saltation

step

have fun

corroboree

caper

cavort

frolic

romp

perform a dance

acting

cause to dance

make dance

terpsichore

trip the light fantastic

trip the light fantastic toe

bound

gallop

waltz

shindig

sing and dance

festivity

song and dance

dance a dance

song

promenade

hob

act

blink

flare

flash

glint

gutter

scintillate

shimmer

sparkle

twinkle

wink

dramatic presentation

entertainment

feast 3

hobby

reception

perform a ballet

gala

prom

dancing party

have a dance

jump up

move about

gesticulation

pantomime

live as a dancer

tune for dancing

bounce up and down

party

measure

orchestic

drill

parade

spin

canter

full-dress dance

joy

valse

gambol

choir

chorus

cotillion

amusement

fluctuation

oscillation

swaying

swinging

undulation

vibration

wavering

joke

throw down

heave

tread

festival

dancer

stride

spectacle

bob about

jounce

jump on

boogie

hoof

formal

bring

celebrate

sing-sing

trudge

conga

large drum

go-go

snake dance

tarantella

patter

dance around

sway

traditional dance

Western style

hobneelch

rag

reel

trip

worship

mime

jump for joy

dances

geisha

ballet

butoh

disembark

land

posture

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɑːns/

Etymology

From Middle English dauncen, from Anglo-Norman dauncer, from Vulgar Latin *dantiāre, of uncertain origin. Displaced the Old English sealtian.