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dance
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v. [intr.]
1.
move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.
∎ [tr.]
perform (a particular dance or a role in a ballet):
they danced a tango.
∎ [tr.]
lead (someone) in a particular direction while dancing:
I danced her out of the room.
2.
(of a person) move in a quick and lively way:
Sheila danced in gaily.
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move up and down lightly and quickly:
midges danced over the stream.
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(of someone's eyes) sparkle brightly with pleasure or excitement.
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n.
a series of movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music.
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a particular sequence of steps and movements constituting a particular form of dancing.
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steps and movements of this type considered as an activity or art form.
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a social gathering at which people dance.
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a set of lively movements resembling a dance:
he gesticulated comically and did a little dance.
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a piece of music for dancing to.
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(also dance music)
music for dancing to, esp. in a nightclub.
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a set of stylized movements performed by certain animals.
DERIVATIVES:
dance·a·bil·i·ty n.
dance·a·ble
adj.
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