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    Dance (en. Dance)

    /dæns/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An artistic activity consisting of movements of the body to the rhythm of music.
    Classical dance requires years of training.
    La danza clásica requiere años de entrenamiento.
    A performance consisting of a series of coordinated movements to the rhythm of music.
    Ballet is a very recognized form of dance.
    El ballet es una forma de danza muy reconocida.
    verb
    To perform rhythmic movements of the body, usually to the rhythm of music.
    She dances every night at the party.
    Ella danza todas las noches en la fiesta.
    To participate in a dance activity.
    We enjoy dancing at weddings and celebrations.
    Nos gusta danzar en bodas y celebraciones.

    Etymology

    From the French 'danser', which is derived from the Old French 'dancer', meaning to move the body to the rhythm of music.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dancing in the moonlight
    to experience a moment of joy or happiness.
    bailar en la luna
    to have a dance
    to perform a specific or group dance.
    dar un baile
    to ask someone to dance
    to invite someone to participate in a dance.
    sacar a bailar

    Related Words

    to dance
    To perform rhythmic movements to the rhythm of music.
    bailar
    choreography
    The art of designing dance movements.
    coreografía
    danzón
    A type of dance or music style of Cuban origin.
    danzón

    Slang Meanings

    To hit the dance floor
    We're going to hit the dance floor at the party tonight.
    Vamos a echar un pie en la fiesta esta noche.
    To dance until dawn
    Last night we danced until dawn.
    Anoche estuvimos bailando hasta el amanecer.