dance

[dæns]

dance Definition

• 1. to move the feet and body rhythmically to music
• 2. a series of movements performed to music, either alone or with a partner

Using dance: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dance" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She loves to dance salsa.

• Example

  The couple danced all night long at the party.

• Example

  He is taking dance lessons to improve his skills.

• Example

  The ballet dancers performed a beautiful dance.

dance Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dance

• step
• twirl
• sway
• shuffle
• move to music

Antonyms for dance

• stillness
• immobility

Idioms Using dance

• lead someone a dance

  to cause someone a lot of trouble or difficulty

  Example

  The new software update has been leading us a dance for weeks now.

• dance attendance on someone

  to wait on or serve someone attentively

  Example

  The butler was constantly dancing attendance on the wealthy family.

• dance to someone's tune

  to do what someone else wants or to be completely under their control

  Example

  He was so infatuated with her that he would dance to her tune without question.

Phrases with dance

• dance floor

  an area where people dance, typically in a nightclub or at a party

  Example

  The dance floor was packed with people dancing to the music.

• dance routine

  a set of choreographed movements performed by one or more dancers

  Example

  The dance routine was complex and required a lot of practice to master.

• dance partner

  a person with whom one dances, typically in a ballroom dance

  Example

  He asked her to be his dance partner for the tango competition.

Origins of dance

from Old French 'danser', meaning 'to dance'

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Summary: dance in Brief

The term 'dance' [dæns] refers to the rhythmic movement of the body to music, either alone or with a partner. It encompasses various styles like salsa and ballet, and phrases like 'dance floor,' 'dance routine,' and 'dance partner.' Idioms like 'lead someone a dance' and 'dance to someone's tune' convey difficulty and control, respectively.