danced; dancing
Definition of dance
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : to move one's body rhythmically usually to music : to engage in or perform a dance (see dance entry 2 sense 2)
dancing to our favorite song Shall we dance?
2 : to move or seem to move up and down or about in a quick or lively manner
dance for joy leaves dancing in the wind
1 : to perform or take part in as a dancer
dance the waltz
2 : to cause to dance
danced the baby on her knee
3 : to bring into a specified condition by dancing
danced his way into her heart
dance attendance
: to attend in an eager and servile manner
a celebrity used to having people dance attendance on him
Definition of dance (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : an act or instance of moving one's body rhythmically usually to music : an act or instance of dancing (see dance entry 1 sense 1)
the couple's first dance as husband and wife May I have this dance?
2 : a series of rhythmic and patterned bodily movements usually performed to music
slow dances dance moves
3 : a social gathering for dancing
a high school dance
4 : a piece of music by which dancing may be guided
5 : the art of dancing
studied dance in college
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The first known use of dance was in the 14th century
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