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    Danza (en. Dance)

    /ˈdanθa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A form of artistic expression that mixes body movement and music.
    Classical dance requires years of practice and dedication.
    La danza clásica requiere años de práctica y dedicación.
    Recreational activity that is carried out in pairs or in groups, following a musical rhythm.
    At the party, everyone joined in the dance after dinner.
    En la fiesta, todos se unieron a la danza después de la cena.
    Sequence of movements that are carried out choreographically.
    Ballet is a dance that tells stories through movement.
    El ballet es una danza que cuenta historias a través del movimiento.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'dance', which means 'to move to the rhythm of music'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    belly dance
    Style of dance that emphasizes movements of the hip and abdomen.
    danza del vientre
    folk dance
    Traditional dance that reflects the customs and traditions of a country or region.
    danza folclórica
    darzanzo
    Expression used to refer to someone who does not know how to dance well.
    darzanzo

    Related Words

    to dance
    To perform rhythmic movements of the body, usually to the beat of music.
    bailar
    choreography
    The creation and organization of the movements of a dance.
    coreografía
    dancer
    A person who is professionally dedicated to dance.
    bailarina

    Slang Meanings

    To dance in a very free or uninhibited way.
    Last night at the party I let myself go and started dancing like crazy.
    Anoche en la fiesta me dejé llevar y empecé a danzar como loco.
    To do a fun dance or to laugh.
    When they heard that song, they started doing the chicken dance.
    Cuando escucharon esa canción, empezaron a hacer el baile del pollo.