Dance — synonyms, definition

1. dance (Noun)

24 synonyms

Terpsichore assembly ball ballet bazaar benefit caper concert dancing exhibition fair hop jazz jig jive masquerade prance prom promenade reception • • •

4 definitions

dance (Noun) — Taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music.

dance (Noun) — The art of dancing.

dance (Noun) — A party of people assembled for dancing.

dance (Noun) — A party for social dancing.

6 types of

art diversion fine art party performing arts recreation

38 types

adagio ball barn dance break dance break dancing ceremonial dance choreography courante duet extension formal hoofing hop mambo nauch nautch nautch dance pas de deux pas de quatre pas de trois • • •

13 on topics

belly dance busker choreograph clog heel hoof jive shimmy sidestep tap tap dance trip the light fantastic trip the light fantastic toe

2. dance (Verb)

21 synonym

bob cavort foot frolic gyrate hoof hop jig jump leap prance rock shake skip step sway swing trip trip the light fantastic trip the light fantastic toe • • •

3 definitions

dance (Verb) — (dancing) move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance. ex. "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio"

dance (Verb) — Move in a graceful and rhythmical way. ex. "The young girl danced into the room"

dance (Verb) — Skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways. ex. "Dancing flames" ex. "The children danced with joy"

1 type of

move

55 types

Charleston bebop belly dance boogie bop break break dance break-dance bump cakewalk capriole cha-cha chasse clog conga contra danse contradance contredanse country-dance disco • • •