what is the meaning of dance?

Answer 1

dance [danss]
verb (past and past participle danced, present participle danc·ing, 3rd person present singular danc·es)
1. vi move rhythmically to music: to move the feet and body rhythmically, usually in time to music
2. vt perform particular steps to music: to perform or participate in a particular series of rhythmic steps and movements, usually to music
to dance a lively polka

3. vt make somebody dance: to cause somebody to dance
He danced her across the floor.

4. vi jump up and down: to leap or skip, especially in an emotional manner
The children danced with glee.

5. vi move about quickly: to bob up and down or move quickly about
The leaves danced across the lawn.

6. vi evade issue: to talk misleadingly so as to avoid facing an issue squarely (informal)
They danced around the issue of employee bonuses.
Don't dance around on the question of fairness.

7. vt achieve something by dancing: to achieve or proceed through something by dancing
She danced her way to fame and fortune.

8. vi backgammon fail to roll reentry number: in backgammon, to fail to roll a number that reenters a piece from the bar
He rolled a 6-6 and danced.



noun (plural danc·es)
1. rhythmic body movements to music: a series of rhythmic steps and movements, usually performed to music
2. period of dancing: a session of dancing
3. occasion for dancing: a social gathering for dancing
4. art of dancing: dancing as a performance art
5. music music for dancing: a piece of music for a dance
6. evasion: evasive talk (informal)
7. zoology pattern of animal movements: a pattern of animal movements used, e.g. by birds in courtship or by bees in giving information about food


adjective
of or for dancing: relating to, involving, or created for dancing


[13th century. < Old French ]


-dance·a·ble, , adjective
-danc·er, , noun
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Answer 2

dance can mean so many meaning.. where dance to me is to the music.. and with a special person.. not to mention a cha cha dance to.. or even a line dance or why not disco dance