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dancer

/ˈdæns.ə(ɹ)/

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who performs dance, especially one who performs professionally or as an art.

    - "She is a world-renowned ballet dancer."
    - "The ballroom was filled with eager dancers."
    - "Dancers rehearse for hours each day."

Pronunciation




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Synonyms

exotic dancer , stepper
Rhymes
Words rhyming with dancer
prancer , dancer , pancer , ranger , ransomer , spancer
Variants
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dance , dance attendance , danceable , danced , danced attendance , dancer , dancers , dances , dances attendance , dancing , dancing attendance , exotic dancer , exotic dancers , gandy dancer , gandy dancers , taxi dancer , taxi dancers , ballroom dance , ballroom dancer , ballroom dances , ballroom dancing , belly dance , belly danced , belly dancer , belly dancers , belly dances , belly dancing , breakdancer , break dancer , break-dancer , breakdancers , break dancers , break-dancers , clog dance , clog dancer , clog dancers , clog dances , clog dancing , clog dancings , lap dance , lap dancer , lap dancing , lap dancings , line dance , line dancer , line dances , line dancing
Etymology
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Old French 'danser' meaning 'to dance'.


Trivia
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  1. The oldest known dance, the Siva Tandava, is depicted in a 2,000-year-old stone carving in India.

  2. The longest-running ballet performance is 'Swan Lake', which premiered in 1877.

  3. The average life expectancy of a professional ballet dancer is only 30-40 years due to the physical demands of the profession.


Related Concepts
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  1. Ballet: A highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary based on French terminology. It has been globally influential and has defined the foundational techniques used in many other dance genres.

  2. Contemporary Dance: A genre of expressive dance that combines elements from various styles, including ballet, modern, jazz, and ethnic dance. It is characterized by its versatility, freedom of movement, and exploration of new ideas.


Culture
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Throughout history, dance has been a significant part of various cultures, expressing emotions, telling stories, and celebrating life events. Dancers have been depicted in art, literature, and music, and have played essential roles in religious and spiritual practices.

How to Memorize "dancer"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person dressed in a leotard and tights, moving gracefully and expressively.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'dancer' with the image of someone spinning around in a tutu or performing an intricate dance routine.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence: 'Dancers are artists who use their bodies to create beautiful stories through dance.'


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