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danced

/dɑːnst/

Meanings
  • meaning 1: to move one's body in a rhythmic way, often in response to music

    - "Example 1: She danced beautifully at the wedding."
    - "Example 2: The children danced around the maypole."

Pronunciation
  1. /dænst/



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Synonyms

throw shapes , do the deed , get some , have sex
Rhymes
Words rhyming with danced
dance , chance , dense , enhance , expand , grace , pace , space , trace
Homophones
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  1. dance (en) : To move one's body rhythmically, typically to music.

  2. dance (es) : Bailar. Moverse en forma rítmica, a menudo a música.


Variants
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dance , dance attendance , danceable , danced , danced attendance , dancer , dancers , dances , dances attendance , dancing , dancing attendance , belly dance , belly danced , belly dancer , belly dancers , belly dances , belly dancing , breakdance , break dance , break-dance , breakdanced , break danced , break-danced , breakdancing , break dancing , break-dancing , breakdances , break dances , break-dances , pole dance , pole danced , pole dancer , pole dancers , pole dances , pole dancing , snake-dance , snake-danced , snake-dances , snake-dancing , square dance , square dancer , square dancers , square dances , square dancing , square-dance , square-danced , square-dances , square-dancing , tap dance , tap dancer , tap dancers , tap dances , tap dancing , tap-dance , tap-danced , tap-dances , tap-dancing , toe dance , toe dancer , toe dancers , toe dances , toe dancing , toe-dance , toe-danced , toe-dances , toe-dancing
Forms
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{"term"=>"ballroom dancing", "definition"=>"A popular form of partner dancing that originated in the late 19th century. It is characterized by its elegant and precise movements, which are typically performed to orchestral music. Ballroom dancing includes a variety of different dance styles, such as waltz, foxtrot, tango, Viennese waltz, and quickstep."}


Etymology
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The word 'dance' comes from the Old French word 'danser', which means 'to jump'. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include other forms of rhythmic movement.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the word 'dance' comes from the Old French word 'danser', which means 'to jump'?

  2. Did you know that the oldest known dance, called the 'Dance of the Sun', dates back to around 30,000 BCE? This dance was performed by the Cro-Magnon people, who lived in what is now Europe. The Dance of the Sun was believed to be a way of welcoming the sun back into the world after the long winter months.

  3. Did you know that there are many different types of dance, each with its own unique characteristics and styles? For example, there is ballroom dancing, which is characterized by its elegant and precise movements, performed to orchestral music. Then there is hip hop dancing, which is characterized by its energetic and dynamic movements, often performed to hip hop music. And there are many other types of dance, each with its own unique characteristics and styles.

  4. Did you know that dance has been an important part of many cultures throughout history? For example, in ancient Greece, dance was an essential part of religious and spiritual practices, as well as social and cultural events. In ancient Egypt, dance was also an important part of religious and spiritual practices, as well as social and cultural events. And there are many other examples of cultures throughout history that have used dance as an essential part of their religious, spiritual, social, and cultural practices.

  5. Did you know that dance has been used as a form of therapy for various physical and mental health conditions? For example, dance therapy has been used to help improve balance and coordination, as well as flexibility and range of motion, in people with various physical health conditions, such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and strokes. Dance therapy has also been used to help improve mental and emotional health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and eating disorders. Dance therapy can be used in various settings, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, community centers, and private practices.


Related Concepts
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  1. music:


Culture
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Throughout history, dance has been an important part of many cultures. It has been used for various purposes, such as religious or spiritual expression, social interaction, entertainment, and even education. Some cultures have developed distinctive dance styles, which are often closely related to the music and other cultural expressions of that particular society.

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