Phrase Hound found 216 phrases and 75 compound words that contain dance. The most common are listed below. Open dance in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 216
- dance floorA large floor, usually made of hardwood, used primarily for dancing.
- dance musicMusic composed to accompany social dancing.
- belly danceA form of dance originating in the Middle East and characterized by movements of the torso.
- dance cardAn appointment schedule.
- song and danceA display of unnecessary excitement or activity.
- ballroom danceSynonym of ballroom dancing: Formal social dancing in couples, either as recreation or in competition, including dances like or developed from the waltz, minuet, tango, rumba, cha-cha, foxtrot, and the quickstep.
- modern danceA modern form of ballet that is more informal than classical ballet.
- break danceAlternative form of breakdance: The art, or an instance, of breakdancing.
- war danceA ceremonial dance performed before a major battle or after a victory, usually by a tribe.
- step danceA dance emphasizing the dancer's steps.
- dance stepOne of a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular type of dance.
- dance studioA studio where dancing skills can be practiced and trained.
- line of danceThe direction of the progression of a dance, almost universally counter-clockwise around the floor.
- dance moveA bodily movement or series of movements, either traditional or improvised, that forms part of a specific dance or that is performed when dancing.
- fan danceA dance performance incorporating the artful use of fans.
- round danceA dance for couples with a whirling or revolving motion, such as the waltz or polka.
- folk danceAny dance traditionally performed by the common people of a specific region.
- square danceSquare dancing.
- lion danceA traditional Chinese dance where performers mimic a lion's movements in a lion costume.
- Dance Lessons
- pole danceA form of dancing and acrobatics centred on a pole, practiced as a gymnastic or erotic activity.
- Ghost DanceA 19th-century religious movement, incorporated into numerous Native American belief systems, according to which performing a dance would reunite the living with spirits of the dead and bring prosperity and unity to native peoples.
- oriental danceSynonym of belly dance: A form of dance originating in the Middle East and characterized by movements of the torso.
- Big DanceA final.
- line danceA dance in which a group of people perform the same dance moves synchronously while in one or more lines.
Compound words 75
- dancerA person who dances, usually as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.
- dancehallA public hall for dancing.
- sundanceAny of various Native American religious rituals with songs, dances, praying, etc.
- breakdanceThe art, or an instance, of breakdancing.
- dancewearClothing made to be worn by dancers, such as leotards and ballet shoes.
- dancesportDance as a sport activity; often specifically competitive ballroom dancing
- riverdanceA theatrical show based on traditional Irish music and dance.
- dancescapeA figurative landscape of dancing or dance trends.
- dancetimeThe time for dancing.
- bedanceTo dance around; dance about; dance for; dance in celebration of.