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Dance

🇬🇧 UK /["/dɑːns/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dæns/"]/

Meaning of Dance

a series of movements and steps that are usually performed to music; a particular example of these movements and steps

In simple words: To move your body in a rhythmic way, usually with music.

Dance in a sentence

• I love to watch a dance performance at the theater.
• She took a dance class to improve her skills.
• At the party, we all joined in to dance together.
• My favorite dance is the salsa.
• In the dance, they tell a story through their movements.

How to use Dance

Use 'dance' for any type of rhythmic movement, from formal events to casual gatherings. Wouldn't typically use it in a strict business context.

Grammar pattern

dance + object

Memory hint

Think of dancers prancing around to music, 'dance' has a nice rhythm in it!

Related words

Collocations with Dance

• little
• fast
• lively
• dance
• do
• perform
• music
• rhythm
• performance
• contemporary
• modern
• classical
• company
• troupe
• style
• a school of dance
• a style of dance
• little
• fast
• lively
• dance
• do
• perform
• music
• rhythm
• performance
• barn
• square
• school
• go to
• hold
• band
• at a/​the dance

Synonyms for Dance

• boogie
• groove
• wiggle
• sway
• twirl

Opposites of Dance

• sit
• stand still

Common mistakes with Dance

• Confusing it with 'dancing', which is the continuous action.
• Using 'dance' intransitively without specifying a dancer or music.
• Overusing it in contexts where other synonyms may fit better.

Frequently asked questions about Dance

What does Dance mean?

To move your body in a rhythmic way, usually with music.

What is the definition of Dance?

a series of movements and steps that are usually performed to music; a particular example of these movements and steps

How do you use Dance in a sentence?

I love to watch a dance performance at the theater.

Can you give another example of Dance?

She took a dance class to improve her skills.

What are synonyms for Dance?

Common alternatives include boogie, groove, wiggle, sway, twirl.

What is the opposite of Dance?

Opposite meanings include sit, stand still.

What words go with Dance?

It commonly pairs with little, fast, lively, dance, do, perform, music, rhythm, performance, contemporary, modern, classical, company, troupe, style, a school of dance, a style of dance, little, fast, lively, dance, do, perform, music, rhythm, performance, barn, square, school, go to, hold, band, at a/​the dance.

What are common mistakes when using Dance?

Confusing it with 'dancing', which is the continuous action. Using 'dance' intransitively without specifying a dancer or music. Overusing it in contexts where other synonyms may fit better.

How do you pronounce Dance?

US: /["/dæns/"]/, UK: /["/dɑːns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Dance?

Use 'dance' for any type of rhythmic movement, from formal events to casual gatherings. Wouldn't typically use it in a strict business context.

What CEFR level is Dance?

"Dance" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.