Dance
Rhythmic body expression
Dance is rhythmic movement of the body, usually to music.
People dance for celebration, ritual, exercise, artistic expression, or courtship.
As a noun, a dance is a particular style of movement (the waltz is a ballroom dance) or a social event where dancing occurs (the school dance).
To dance around a topic is to avoid addressing it directly.
Designing performance movement sequences
Raised performance platform
- recitalSolo musical performance
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- troupeTraveling group of performers
- companyCommercial enterprise or guests
ballet · contemporary · costume · spotlight · audience · curtain · ovation · rehearsal
Dance in three-quarter time
- foxtrotSmooth partner dance
- swingSuspended recreational seat
- jazzImprovisational American music genre
- tapValve controlling liquid flow
hip-hop · breakdance · contemporary · modern · classical · ballroom · Latin · country
Ceremonial set of actions
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- folkRegular common people
tribal · festival · hula · flamenco · tango · salsa · samba · kathak
Gathering for celebration
- ballroomVenue for formal dances
- nightclubEvening entertainment venue
- partnerOne who shares activity
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
follow · floor · mixer · cotillion · prom · reception · gala · soirée
Reciprocal action between things
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
- maneuveringSkillful directional control
- back-and-forthAlternating reciprocal motion
exchange · flirtation · dynamics · intricate · delicate · subtle · diplomacy · politics
choreography
Designing performance movement sequences
footwork · spin · twirl · leap · glide · sway · turn · dip · kick · pivot
stage
Raised performance platform
company · ballet · contemporary · costume · spotlight · audience · curtain · ovation · rehearsal · production
waltz
Dance in three-quarter time
tap · hip-hop · breakdance · contemporary · modern · classical · ballroom · Latin · country · disco
ritual
Ceremonial set of actions
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
folk · tribal · festival · hula · flamenco · tango · salsa · samba · kathak · capoeira
party
Gathering for celebration
lead · follow · floor · mixer · cotillion · prom · reception · gala · soirée · milonga
interplay
Reciprocal action between things
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
- maneuveringSkillful directional control
back-and-forth · exchange · flirtation · dynamics · intricate · delicate · subtle · diplomacy · politics · ritual
Dancestillness
Complete lack of motion
immobility · stasis · motionlessness · paralysis · rigidity
Dancesculpture
Shaped three-dimensional art
painting · statue · still life · photograph · architecture
- dance floorSpace designated for movement
- slow danceGentle paired swaying
- dancing with the devilEngaging with dangerous forces
- school danceStudent formal gathering
- line dancesChoreographed group movement in rows
- slow dancingGentle partnered movement
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