dance

UK /dɑːns/ US /dæns/
noun 6verb 5name 1

Collocations

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1

(noun.) series of steps/movements to music

ADJ

little | fast, lively | slow, stately | traditional | ritual | ballroom, folk, square | rain

mating

The peacock spread his feathers in an elaborate mating dance to attract females.

VERB + DANCE

dance, do, perform

The children performed an energetic dance at the school celebration last week.

have

She wanted to have a dance at her friend's birthday party last weekend.

like

She asked if he would like a dance at the wedding reception.

sit out

My brother sat out several dances at the wedding because he was still recovering from his injury.

DANCE + NOUN

music, rhythm | routine, sequence, step | class, teacher | floor, hall, studio

2

(noun.) social meeting with dancing

ADJ

barn | school | dinner, supper, tea

VERB + DANCE

go to | hold

DANCE + NOUN

band

PREP

at a/the ~

She wore her new dress when she went to the dance with her friends last weekend.

3

(noun.) dancing as a form of art/entertainment

ADJ

contemporary, modern | classical

DANCE + NOUN

company, troupe

PHRASES

a school of dance, a style of dance

4

(verb.)

ADV

almost

wildly

The children danced wildly at the birthday party while their parents watched and smiled.

about, around, away | together

VERB + DANCE

ask sb to | want to

PREP

for

When she heard the good news, she danced for happiness all around the room.

to

The children danced to their favorite pop song at the school party.

with

She danced with her friends at the wedding celebration last night.

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