1. (dancing) move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance
   "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio";
   - trip the light fantastic [archaic], trip the light fantastic toe [archaic]
    
2. Move in a graceful and rhythmical way
   "The young girl danced into the room"
    
3. Skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways
   "Dancing flames"; "The children danced with joy"

1. Taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
   "The dance brought everyone to their feet";
   - dancing, terpsichore, saltation [archaic]
    
2. The art of dancing
   "She expressed herself through dance"
    
3. A party for social dancing
   "They met at a dance at the community centre"
    
4. A party of people assembled for dancing
   "The high school dance was held in the gymnasium"

Derived forms: dances, danced, dancing

Type of: art, diversion, fine art, move, party, performing arts, recreation

Encyclopedia: Dance, Little Lady