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dancing

[ˈdænsɪŋ]

dancing Definition

the activity of moving rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.

Using dancing: Examples

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

  • Example

    She loves dancing to pop music.

  • Example

    He took dancing lessons to prepare for the wedding.

  • Example

    The club offers salsa dancing classes on Fridays.

dancing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dancing

Idioms Using dancing

  • cause someone a lot of trouble or difficulty

    Example

    The new software update has been leading the IT department a dance.

  • attend to someone's every need or request, especially in an obsequious or servile way

    Example

    The personal assistant was always dancing attendance on the CEO.

  • dance to someone's tune

    behave as someone wants or dictates, especially in a subservient or obsequious way

    Example

    The politician was accused of dancing to the tune of the lobbyists.

Phrases with dancing

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

    Example

    The dance floor was packed with people.

  • a person with whom one dances, especially in a ballroom dance

    Example

    She was his dance partner for the tango competition.

  • a set sequence of steps and movements performed by a dancer or group of dancers

    Example

    The dance routine was choreographed to the song 'Thriller'.

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Summary: dancing in Brief

Dancing [ˈdænsɪŋ] is the rhythmic movement to music, often following a set sequence of steps. It includes various styles such as ballet, ballroom, tap, jazz, and modern. Examples include 'She loves dancing to pop music.' and 'The club offers salsa dancing classes on Fridays.' Dancing extends into phrases like 'dance floor,' and idioms like 'lead someone a dance,' denoting causing trouble, and 'dance to someone's tune,' implying subservience.