dance

[dæːns]noun

A series of body movements performed in rhythm, usually to music, for enjoyment or on social occasions.

Example sentences

“The couple's first dance at the wedding brought everyone to tears.”
“The tango is a dance that started in Argentina.”

Fixed phrases carry it far: 'dance floor', 'dance around a subject' (avoid addressing it directly), and 'song and dance', a fuss.

Related words

zumbaAn exercise program that mixes dance moves with Latin and world music.pilatesA system of physical exercises created by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900s.treadmillAn exercise machine with a moving belt that lets you walk or run without going anywhere.yogaA form of exercise from India that combines stretching, body positions, controlled breathing, and relaxation.dumbbellA piece of exercise equipment made of a short handle with equal weights fixed at both ends.aerobicsEnergetic physical exercise, usually done to music, that strengthens the heart and lungs.