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dance

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dance in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
    dancing  dance  terpsichore  saltation 
  2. an artistic form of nonverbal communication
    dance 
  3. a party for social dancing
    dance 
  4. a party of people assembled for dancing
    dance 
verb
  1. move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance
    "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio"
    dance  trip the light fantastic  trip the light fantastic toe 
  2. move in a graceful and rhythmical way
    "The young girl danced into the room"
    dance 
  3. skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways
    "Dancing flames"; "The children danced with joy"
    dance 
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