dance
Rhythmic bodily movement
Dance is rhythmic movement of the body, usually to music.
People dance socially, ceremonially, or as performance art.
A dance is a particular sequence of steps the waltz is an elegant dance or a social gathering where dancing occurs the school dance.
To dance around something is to avoid addressing it directly.
Flames dance; light dances on water—anything that moves with lively irregularity.
Classical dance on pointe
- salsaSpicy tomato condiment
- tangoLatin ballroom with sharp stops
- waltzDance in three-quarter time
- flamencoRhythmic Spanish dance style
hip-hop · contemporary · jazz · tap · folk · ballroom · samba · kathak
Designing performance movement sequences
- pirouetteBallet turn on one foot
- pliéBallet knee-bending movement
- arabesqueFlowing ornamental design
- jetéBallet jumping step
spin · leap · twirl · step · turn · pointe · adagio · relevé
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- tempoRate of musical performance
- countReckon a total
- timingArt of choosing moments
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
groove · pulse · meter · downbeat · upbeat · cadence · measure · polyrhythm
High school formal dance
- ballSpherical plaything or gala
- galaFestive formal occasion
- clubOrganization with membership
- nightclubEvening entertainment venue
milonga · party · mixer · soiree · rave · clubbing · ceilidh · quinceañera
Complex psychological state
- passionIntense emotional drive
- storytellingRecounting events aloud
- interpretationAssigned meaning
- improvisationSpontaneous, unplanned creation
artistry · grace · fluidity · energy · presence · feeling · soul · creativity
Raised performance platform
- recitalSolo musical performance
- troupeTraveling group of performers
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- soloistUnaccompanied performer
costume · rehearsal · premiere · encore · ovation · spotlight · curtain call · audition
Heart-strengthening group exercises
- cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
- workoutStructured physical exercise
- barreFixed studio rail
- exerciseActivity for fitness
warm-up · conditioning · flexibility · coordination · endurance · toning · cool-down · stretching
Relating to formal rites
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- sacredWorthy of reverence
- tribalOf a clan
- devotionalRelating to worship
ballet
Classical dance on pointe
flamenco · hip-hop · contemporary · jazz · tap · folk · ballroom · samba · kathak · foxtrot
choreography
Designing performance movement sequences
jeté · spin · leap · twirl · step · turn · pointe · adagio · relevé · dip
beat
Rhythmic pulse or strike
syncopation · groove · pulse · meter · downbeat · upbeat · cadence · measure · polyrhythm · backbeat
prom
High school formal dance
nightclub · milonga · party · mixer · soiree · rave · clubbing · ceilidh · quinceañera · cotillion
emotion
Complex psychological state
- passionIntense emotional drive
- storytellingRecounting events aloud
- interpretationAssigned meaning
improvisation · artistry · grace · fluidity · energy · presence · feeling · soul · creativity · intensity
stage
Raised performance platform
soloist · costume · rehearsal · premiere · encore · ovation · spotlight · curtain call · audition · company
aerobics
Heart-strengthening group exercises
exercise · warm-up · conditioning · flexibility · coordination · endurance · toning · cool-down · stretching
ceremonial
Relating to formal rites
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- sacredWorthy of reverence
- tribalOf a clan
devotional · processional · trance · maypole
- Art & Culturepainting, sculpture, music, theater, film
- art formspainting, drawing, sculpture, photography, music
- artsartist, creativity, expression, songs, painting
- Arts & Sciencescreativity, music, painting, sculpture, literature
- cultural artsart, music, theater, opera, ballet
- culturemusic taste, beliefs, food preferences, custom, festivals
- 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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