What is the meaning of dance?

noun

  • An artistic form of nonverbal communication.
  • A party of people assembled for dancing.
  • Taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music.
  • A party for social dancing.

verb

  • Move in a graceful and rhythmical way.
    • usage: "The young girl danced into the room"
  • Move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance.
    • usage: "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio"
  • Skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways.
    • usage: "Dancing flames"; "The children danced with joy"
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