ballroom dance
noun
: any of various usually social dances (such as the tango, two-step, and waltz) in which couples perform set moves
ballroom dancer
noun
ballroom dancing
noun
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Anyone who’s read 19th century novels or watched their screen adaptions knows that ballroom dance scenes tend to be loaded with drama, social jockeying and, above all, romantic intrigue.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Professional ballroom dance teachers Bill and Beth Davenport will teach CHA CHA basics at this fun event.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Haru and Luis love competing in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Dec. 2025
At a mere 11 years old, the son of the late Steve Irwin grew familiar with the competitive ballroom dance show when his elder sister, Bindi Irwin, won the series in 2015.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Dec. 2025
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Professional ballroom dance teachers Bill and Beth Davenport will teach CHA CHA basics at this fun event.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Haru and Luis love competing in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Dec. 2025
At a mere 11 years old, the son of the late Steve Irwin grew familiar with the competitive ballroom dance show when his elder sister, Bindi Irwin, won the series in 2015.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Ballroom dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ballroom%20dance. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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