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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