dance /däns/

1. To move rhythmically, esp to music
2. To spring

1. To cause to dance or jump
2. To perform or execute (as a dance)

1. A sequence of steps or rhythmic movements, usu to music
2. The tune to which dancing is performed
3. The musical form of a dance tune
4. A meeting for dancing
5. A series of dance-like movements performed by birds, etc, eg as a mating display

danceˈable adjective

dancˈer noun

dancˈing noun

dancˈy or dancˈey adjective

(esp of electronic music) suitable for dancing to

dance band noun

dance drug noun

Any of various stimulant drugs taken esp by people dancing in clubs, at raves, parties, etc

dance floor or danceˈfloor noun

An uncarpeted area for dancing in a club, bar, etc

danceˈhall noun

A form of reggae, originating in the 1980s, characterized by the use of electronic sounds and bawdy lyrics (also bashment)

dance hall noun

A public hall providing facilities for dancing

dance music noun

Music specially composed or arranged for accompanying dancing

dance of death noun

A series of allegorical paintings symbolizing the universal power of death, which is represented as a skeleton

dance tune noun

dancˈing-girl noun

A woman who entertains in a club, etc by dancing

dancˈing-master noun

dance a bear (obsolete)

To exhibit a performing bear

dance attendance

To wait assiduously (on)

dance to someone's tune

To conform to someone's wishes

dance upon nothing

To be hanged

lead someone a (merry) dance

To keep someone involved unnecessarily in a series of perplexities and vexations

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