dance (n.)

  1. an artistic form of nonverbal communication

  2. a party of people assembled for dancing

  3. taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

    [ Syn: dancing , dancing , terpsichore , terpsichore , saltation , saltation ]

  4. a party for social dancing

    dance (v.)

  1. move in a graceful and rhythmical way; The young girl danced into the room'

  2. move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio

    [ Syn: trip the light fantastic , trip the light fantastic toe ]

  3. skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways; Dancing flames; The children danced with joy'

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