Dancing

/ˈdænsɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The activity or art of dancing.

Dancing is her favorite form of exercise.

A style or genre of dance.

He specializes in modern dancing.

verb

The action of moving the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music.

She enjoys dancing at parties with her friends.

To perform a dance.

They will be dancing a waltz at the wedding.

Middle English, from Old French 'dancier', which means to dance.

cut a rug

To dance, especially energetically.

dance the night away

To dance for a long time, often until the night ends.

get down

To dance with enthusiasm or style.

stop dancing around

To stop avoiding a topic and address it directly.

ballroom

A large room for formal dancing.

choreography

The art of designing and arranging dances.

ballad

A form of dance music or a dance itself.

salsa

A style of social dance that originated in the Caribbean.

Get down

Let's get down on the dance floor!

Boogie

We're going to boogie all night long.

Cut loose

After a long week, it's time to cut loose and dance.