Dance (Noun)
Meaning 1
Taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- Pavane
- Nautch Dance
- Pas De Quatre
- Mambo
- Pas De Trois
- Adagio
- Social Dancing
- Nautch
- Stage Dancing
- Break Dancing
- Step Dancing
- Phrase
- Ritual Dancing
- Slam Dancing
- Courante
- Skank
- Toe Dancing
- Pas De Deux
- Saraband
- Pas Seul
- Ceremonial Dance
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Meaning 2
A party for social dancing.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The dance floor was packed with people of all ages having a great time.
- Before the music started, the DJ gave instructions on how to do the group dance.
- She spent hours perfecting her salsa dance to impress her friends at the party.
- The wedding reception featured a traditional waltz dance, which the bride and groom performed beautifully.
- As the night wore on, the crowd moved to the slow dance, swaying to the music under the sparkling lights.
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Meaning 3
An artistic form of nonverbal communication.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
A party of people assembled for dancing.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The party was a lively dance with pulsating music and swirling lights.
- There was a small dance last night at the community center and everyone had a great time.
- By midnight, the dance was in full swing and the dance floor was packed.
- The dance, which was organized by the school's student council, was a huge success.
- As she entered the warehouse, Emily could hear the thumping bass of the dance going on upstairs.