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.
- synonyms: dancing, terpsichore, saltation
- 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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