dance

[US]/dɑːns/
[UK]/dæns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a form of artistic expression using coordinated movements, typically set to music; a social gathering where people dance
vi. to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps; to move or sway in a lively way
vt. to move in a quick and lively way; to cause (someone) to move in a quick and lively way
adj. relating to or used for dancing

Phrases & Collocations

ballroom dance

dance floor

dance studio

dance with

song and dance

folk dance

modern dance

last dance

lion dance

dance music

chinese dance

dragon dance

dance hall

belly dance

dance party

dance drama

social dance

dance to music

tap dance

traditional dance

Example Sentences

They danced in new dance steps.

there was a weekly dance on Wednesdays.

she will dance for hours.

a physical dance performance.

the poetry of the dance movements.

practice a dance step.

went to the dance stag.

Let's dance a dance.

they danced a tango.

The dance group is ready for rehearsal.

an extravaganza of dance in many forms.

dance to sb.'s baton

danced to the tune.

They danced to the music.

This dance is popular with young people.

The children had a dance in a circle.

Real-world Examples

I have to do the hip dance.

Source: American Family Universal Parent-Child English

It's this dance that fuels true innovation.

Source: Scientific 60 Seconds - Scientific American October 2021 Compilation

So can I have this dance(Can I have this dance)

Source: Listening to Songs to Learn English (Selected Audio)

No, claire, let's not do this dance again.

Source: Modern Family - Season 08

Simone promised the two of you would reprise your dance.

Source: Deadly Women

Watching this dance was magic to me.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) November 2017 Collection

You got to know how to dance.

Source: Go blank axis version

No, I saw the dance with The Cramps.

Source: Connection Magazine

Check out the new dance I made up.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 2 (Bilingual)

Who wears that to a kids' dance?

Source: Modern Family - Season 02

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