couples dance

Two people sway

A couples dance is a dance performed by two partners together, typically in a lead-follow dynamic.

The term covers social dances like waltz, tango, salsa, and swing, as well as competitive ballroom styles.

They signed up for couples dance lessons before the wedding.

The format distinguishes it from solo dancing or group choreography.

Related
  • waltzDance in three-quarter time
  • tangoLatin ballroom with sharp stops
  • ballroomVenue for formal dances
  • partnerOne who shares activity
  • twirlRotate rapidly, often playfully

embrace · rhythm · salsa · foxtrot · swing · take the lead · lead · follow · dip · spin · romantic · cheek · glide · sway · intimacy · swept off feet · choreography · box step

Categories
Opposites
number of participants

couples dancesolo performance

Unaccompanied artistic presentation

solo routine · breakdancing · free dance

group structure

couples danceline dance

Group choreography in rows

group dance · chorus line · circle dance · flash mob · square dance

physical connection

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Rhythmic movement to funk

moshing · aerobic dance

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G