dance

verb

• 1move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps:their cheeks were pressed together as they danced
• [with object] perform (a particular dance or a role in a ballet):they danced a tango
• [with object] lead (someone) in a particular direction while dancing:I danced her out of the room

• 2 [with adverbial of direction] (of a person) move in a quick and lively way:Sheila danced in gaily
• [with adverbial of place] move up and down lightly and quickly:midges danced over the stream
• (of someone’s eyes) sparkle brightly with pleasure or excitement.

noun

• a series of movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music.
• a particular sequence of steps and movements constituting a particular form of dancing.
• dance steps and movements considered as an activity or art form:she has studied dance with Martha Graham
• a social gathering at which people dance:she met her husband at a dance
• a set of lively movements resembling a dance:he gesticulated comically and did a little dance
• a piece of music for dancing to:the last dance had been played
• (also dance music) music for dancing to, especially in a nightclub.