dance

Noun
  1. An artistic form of nonverbal communication (synset 107033652)
    associated with:
    • choreograph - compose a sequence of dance steps, often to music
    • hoof - dance in a professional capacity
    • tap dance - perform a tap dance
    • heel - perform with the heels
    is a type of: art, fine art - the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
    subtypes:
    • extension - the ability to raise the working leg high in the air
    • choreography - the representation of dancing by symbols as music is represented by notes
  2. A party of people assembled for dancing (synset 108270062)
    is a type of: party - a group of people gathered together for pleasure
    subtypes: ball - the people assembled at a lavish formal dance
  3. Taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music (synset 100429255)
    associated with:
    • sidestep - a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)
    • tap - a small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing)
    • busker - a person who entertains people for money in public places (as by singing or dancing), usually while asking for money
    • jive - dance to jive music; dance the jive
    • dance, trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe - move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance
    • clog - dance a clog dance
    • tap dance - perform a tap dance
    • belly dance - perform a belly dance
    • heel - perform with the heels
    • shimmy - dance a shimmy
    is a type of:
    subtypes:
    • adagio - a slow section of a pas de deux requiring great skill and strength by the dancers
    • break dance, break dancing - a form of solo dancing that involves rapid acrobatic moves in which different parts of the body touch the ground; normally performed to the rhythm of rap music
    • courante - a court dance of the 16th century; consisted of short advances and retreats
    • nauch, nautch, nautch dance - an intricate traditional dance in India performed by professional dancing girls
    • pavan, pavane - a stately court dance of the 16th and 17th centuries
    • phrase - dance movements that are linked in a single choreographic sequence
    • saraband - a stately court dance of the 17th and 18th centuries; in slow time
    • skank - a rhythmic dance to reggae music performed by bending forward and extending the hands while bending the knees
    • slam dance, slam dancing - a form of dancing in which dancers slam into one another; normally performed to punk rock
    • hoofing, step dancing - dancing in which the steps are more important than gestures or postures
    • toe dance, toe dancing - a dance performed on tiptoe
    • choreography, stage dancing - a show involving artistic dancing
    • pas seul, variation - (ballet) a solo dance or dance figure
    • duet, pas de deux - (ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble)
    • pas de trois - (ballet) a dance for three people
    • pas de quatre - (ballet) a dance for four people
    • social dancing - dancing as part of a social occasion
    • mambo - a Latin American dance similar in rhythm to the rumba
    • ceremonial dance, ritual dance, ritual dancing - a dance that is part of a religious ritual
    same as: dancing, saltation, terpsichore
  4. A party for social dancing (synset 107463317)
    is a type of: party - an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment
    subtypes:
    • ball, formal - a lavish dance requiring formal attire
    • barn dance - a dance party featuring country dancing
    • hop, record hop - an informal dance where popular music is played
    • rave - a dance party that lasts all night and electronically synthesized music is played
Verb
  1. Move in a graceful and rhythmical way (synset 201898642)
    "The young girl danced into the room"
    entail: step - shift or move by taking a step
    is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
    subtypes:
    verb group: dance, trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe - move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance
  2. Move in a pattern;
    Usually to musical accompaniment;
    Do or perform a dance (synset 201712535)
    "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio"
    referred to in: dance, dancing, saltation, terpsichore - taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
    is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
    subtypes:
    same as: trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe
    verb group: dance - move in a graceful and rhythmical way
  3. Skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways (synset 202103353)
    "Dancing flames"; "The children danced with joy"
    is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

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