dance lesson

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A dance lesson is instruction in dancing, typically a scheduled session with a teacher who demonstrates steps and techniques while students practice: She's been taking dance lessons since she was five.

The plural often refers to ongoing instruction: ballet lessons, ballroom dance lessons.

Like other lesson compounds, it can be metaphorical—a humbling experience might teach someone a dance lesson about rhythm or grace.

Related
  • balletClassical dance on pointe
  • waltzDance in three-quarter time
  • tangoLatin ballroom with sharp stops
  • cha cha chaCuban partner dance
  • studioCreative professional's workspace

instructor · footwork · rhythm · one two three · steps · box step · choreography · partner · ballroom · practice · mirror · music · twirl · pirouette · barre · shoes · routine · grace

Categories
Opposites
structured vs unstructured movement

dance lessonsocial dancing

Recreational dancing with others

dance party · rave · mosh pit · jam session

active instruction vs sedentary learning

dance lessonlecture

Educational spoken presentation

classroom instruction · desk work · academic class · study hall

movement type

dance lessonsitting still

Seated without movement

meditation class · desk work

Family

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Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G