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dance · verb I or T

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dance

A1 to move your feet and body to the rhythm of music

Dictionary examples:

We danced all night.

Who were you dancing with at the party last night?

Can you dance the tango?

Learner example:

She likes [to] go out with her friends and her boyfriend, play computer games, dance, etc. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)

dance · noun

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dance (MOVING)

A1 C when you move your feet and body to music

Dictionary example:

OK - one more dance before we go home.

Learner example:

I did a dance [and] it was very beautiful. (Key English Test; A2; Spanish)

dance (OCCASION)

A2 C a social occasion at which people dance

Dictionary example:

Our band will play at the school dance.

Learner example:

Yesterday I bought two t-shirts and a skirt for a dance at school. (Key English Test; A2; Spanish)

dance (ACTIVITY)

A2 U the activity or skill of dancing

Dictionary examples:

a dance class

The performers tell the story through music and dance.

Learner example:

There was a dance floor there and the D.J. was very nice. (Key English Test; A2; Portuguese)

dance (STEPS)

B1 C a particular series of movements which you perform to music or the type of music which is connected with it

Dictionary example:

The band played a slow dance.

Learner example:

There will be music and traditional dances from the countries involved in the meeting. (First Certificate in English; B2; Italian)