dance partner
Tango requires one
A dance partner is the person you dance with, whether for a single dance or regularly.
The term applies across contexts—ballroom competitions, swing classes, wedding receptions, or nightclub floors.
A good dance partner follows or leads smoothly and anticipates the other's movements.
The phrase sometimes extends metaphorically to any close collaborator: The two companies have been dance partners on several projects.
- ballroomVenue for formal dances
- tangoLatin ballroom with sharp stops
- waltzDance in three-quarter time
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
- leading ladyPrincipal female performer
follow · twirl · rhythm · chemistry · body language · embrace · step · sway · dip · spin · foxtrot · quick step · salsa · hold · connection · graceful · floor · music
- dance studiosprung floor, instructor, barre, barres, classes
- partnersassociates, collaborators, colleagues, co-workers, coworkers
- schoolmatesclassmate, desk mate, deskmate, seatmate, study buddy
- formal ballball, ballroom, waltz, gown, ball gown
- dance termsballet, arabesque, plie, jete, turn
- friendsfriend, best friend, pal, buddy, pals