dance

One of the figures of a quadrille.

A dance move in which the dancer repeatedly swings their arms, with clenched fists, from the back of their body to the front, on each side.

A bold dance performed in groups of eight where women lift their skirts to display their ankles.

An exotic dancer; a stripteaser.

A lively Spanish dance in 3/4 time; also an unrelated slower-tempo dance of Cuban origin, in 2/4 time.

One who dances the shag; a jazz dancer.

The art, or an instance, of breakdancing.

A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

To perform the stylized walk of a square dance.

A ceremonial dance performed before a major battle or after a victory, usually by a tribe.

A circle dance popular in the Balkans, Israel and Yiddish culture worldwide.

A movement where a person spins round elegantly; a pirouette.

A dance; a gathering for the purpose of dancing.

A late afternoon or early evening dance, typically with a live orchestra (often referred to as a palm court orchestra) playing light classical music.

A partnered country dance of Bohemian origin.

A form of dance originating in the Middle East and characterized by movements of the torso.

A dance in South Asia, performed by professional dancing girls.

A simple dance in which the movements of a chicken are imitated.

A member of a colourfully dressed dance troupe in Cape Town during New Year celebrations.

(square dance) dance figure with a fixed structure, sung by a caller, or a piece of music with that structure.