1. n. A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.
2. n. A social gathering where dancing is the main activity.
3. n. (heraldry) A normally horizontal stripe called a fess that has been modified to zig-zag across the center of a coat of arms from dexter to sinister.
4. n. A genre of modern music characterised by sampled beats, repetitive rhythms and few lyrics.
5. n. The art, profession, and study of dancing.
6. n. A piece of music with a particular dance rhythm.(R:COED2, page=387)
7. n. (figurative) A battle of wits, esp. one commonly fought between two rivals.
So how much longer are we gonna do this dance?
8. v. (intransitive) To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.
I danced with her all night long.
9. v. (intransitive) To leap or move lightly and rapidly.
His eyes danced with pleasure as he spoke. She accused her political opponent of dancing around the issue instead of confronting it.
10. v. To perform the steps to.
Have you ever danced the tango?
11. v. To cause to dance, or move nimbly or merrily about.
