dancefloor

Where couples spin

A dancefloor is the area in a club, ballroom, or venue designated for dancing—typically a smooth, open surface distinct from seating areas.

The word evokes nightlife and electronic music culture: We stayed on the dancefloor until 3 a.m.

A packed dancefloor signals a successful party.

Also spelled as two words: dance floor.

clubbing

DJ

Music mixer performer

  • technoElectronic dance genre
  • houseResidential building
  • bassDeep pitch or fish

beats · strobes · lasers · fog · neon · rave · nightclub · bouncer · VIP · remix

atmosphere

crowd

Large public gathering

sticky · vibration · lights · haze · bodies · heat · euphoria · collective · release · surrender

rhythm

beat

Rhythmic pulse or strike

  • tempoRate of musical performance
  • grooveNarrow cut or routine
  • pulseArterial blood throb

timing · sync · bassline · downbeat · drop · buildup · breakdown · flow · feel · pocket

venue

nightclub

Evening entertainment venue

lounge · warehouse · festival tent · marquee · pavilion · arena · concert hall · wedding reception · banquet hall

ballroom

waltz

Dance in three-quarter time

swing · jive · ballroom · choreography · partner · lead · follow · frame · posture · glide

latin

salsa

Spicy tomato condiment

reggaeton · partner work · mambo · cha-cha

movement

steps

Sequential actions in process

  • footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
  • spinRapid rotation around axis
  • turnRotational movement

slide · shuffle · grind · sway · bounce · body roll · freestyle · breaking · popping · locking

Categories
Opposites
activity zone in a venue

dancefloorbar area

Beverage service section

seating area · VIP booth · lounge · bar · booth

movement vs. stillness

dancefloorseats

Places to sit

bleachers · chairs · pews · auditorium seating · sidelines

Family

dancefloors

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G