dances
/ˈdænsɪz/
NOUN
1. Sequences of rhythmic movements
Plural of dance; sequences of rhythmic steps or bodily movements, usually performed to music for pleasure, artistic expression, or social interaction.
1.1. Dance movements and performances
Refers to choreographed or spontaneous sequences of rhythmic body movements performed individually or in groups.
Synonyms
- Charleston
- boogie
- boogies
- bops
- conga
- foxtrot
- gavottes
- jigs
- jitterbugs
- jives
- mambos
- polkas
- rhumba
- samba
- shuffles
- tangos
- tap-dances
- waltzes
Examples
- The lively folk festival featured traditional dances from various cultures.
- The school talent show showcased a variety of creative and energetic dances.
- The rhythmic tribal dances told stories of the community's history and traditions.
Related Words
1.2. Light and playful movements
Describes lively, nimble, or playful movements involving hopping, skipping, prancing, or moving rapidly.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- floats
- hovers
Related Words
- capers
- frolics
- gambols
- jumps
- prancing
- scampering
- skipping
- twirling
NOUN
2. Social gatherings for dancing
Plural of dance; organized social events or gatherings where dancing is the principal activity.
2.1. Parties and social celebrations
Refers to social occasions where people gather to dance, celebrate, and enjoy music and entertainment.
Synonyms
- balls
- blowouts
- celebrations
- cotillions
- cotillons
- discos
- formals
- galas
- hoedowns
- mixers
- parties
- proms
- receptions
- shindigs
- sock hops
- soirees
Examples
- The lively folk festival featured traditional dances from various cultures.
Related Words
- affairs
- bacchanals
- banquets
- bashes
- events
- festivals
- festivities
- functions
- gatherings
- jamborees
- masquerades
- socials
NOUN
3. A genre of modern music
A style of modern music characterized by sampled sounds, repetitive rhythmic beats, and relatively few lyrics, primarily intended for dancing.
3.1. Electronic and dance music
Refers to modern rhythmic music styles designed primarily for dancing, often featuring electronic production and repetitive beats.
Synonyms
- disco
Related Words
NOUN
4. The art and profession of dancing
The artistic discipline, professional practice, or field of study concerned with creating and performing rhythmic bodily movements.
4.1. Dance as an artistic discipline
Refers to dancing as a performing art, professional activity, or subject of artistic training and study.
Synonyms
Related Words
- ballet
- choreography
- dance companies
- dance studios
- performances
- rehearsals
NOUN
5. Pieces of music for dancing
Plural of dance; musical compositions characterized by rhythms or structures associated with particular dance styles.
5.1. Musical compositions with dance rhythms
Refers to individual pieces of music composed or arranged to accompany specific dance movements or styles.
Synonyms
- compositions
- pieces
Related Words
- melodies
- musical arrangements
- rhythms
- scores
- songs
NOUN
6. Battles of wits between rivals
Plural of dance; figurative contests involving cleverness, tactics, or strategic exchanges, especially between two opponents.
6.1. Strategic contests and rivalries
Describes figurative competitions in which opponents continually respond to each other's moves, tactics, or strategies.
Synonyms
- battles of wits
- contests
- duels
- showdowns
Related Words
- competition
- confrontation
- rivalry
- strategy
- tactics
VERB
7. To move rhythmically to music
Third-person singular present tense of dance; moves the body with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time with music.
7.1. Performing rhythmic movements
Describes moving the body rhythmically, socially, or artistically, usually accompanied by music.
Synonyms
Examples
- She dances with such grace and elegance, captivating everyone around her.
Related Words
- choreographs
- grooves
- sways
- swings
- tap-dances
- waltzes
7.2. Moving lightly and rapidly
Describes moving with quick, light, nimble, or playful movements, sometimes without accompanying music.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- floats
- hovers
Related Words
7.3. Performing specific dance styles
Describes executing the characteristic steps and movements of a particular dance form.
Synonyms
- foxtrots
- jigs
- jitterbugs
- mambos
- polkas
- tangos
- tap-dances
- waltzes
Related Words
7.4. Moving or making something move nimbly
Describes causing something to move, flicker, flutter, or shift lightly and rapidly.
Synonyms
- flickers
- flits
- flutters
- twists
- whirls
Antonyms
- floats
- hovers
Related Words
- flicks
- shimmers
- sways
- wavers
- swirls
7.5. Engaging in sexual activity
Uses dance figuratively or euphemistically to refer to engaging in sexual intercourse.
Synonyms
- makes love
- has sex
- sleeps together
Related Words
- intimacy
- intercourse
- sexual activity