dance-off

noun

ˈdan(t)s-ˌȯf

ˈdän(t)s-

plural dance-offs

: a dancing competition

The finals were a dance-off—one by one, each girl danced her routine alone, on stage, in front of an auditorium full of hundreds of strangers.—

Mark Coddington

One night they happened to catch a fox trot performed on Dancing With the Stars, the ABC battle-of-the-ballroom hit that paired … celebrities with professional dancers in a six-week dance-off.—

Michelle Andrews

Examples of dance-off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Wow are known to have their own dance-offs and Shai isn’t afraid to make fun of her dad’s dancing skills. —

Kaitlin Stevens, Peoplemag, 16 June 2024 However, Elsbeth expertly flushes both him and the watch out through the irresistible allure of a friendly dance-off that culminates in a cartwheel and the watch falling out of Ashton’s pocket. —

Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 2 May 2024 The actress also posted an entertaining Instagram Reel at the time of her, Kelce and crew members from the show having an impromptu dance-off in between takes on set. —

Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024 Over time, people began engaging in dance-offs with each other, and a new style was born. —

Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dance-off

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