Dance

What “Dance” means

Noun

1. A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.
2. A social gathering where dancing is the main activity.
3. The art, profession, and study of dancing.
4. Ellipsis of electronic dance music.
5. A piece of music with a particular dance rhythm.

Verb

1. To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.
2. To leap or move lightly and rapidly.
3. To perform the steps to.
4. To cause to dance, or move nimbly or merrily about.
5. To make love or have sex.

Noun

1. 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.

Where the word comes from

Etymology tree Vulgar Latin *dantiāreder. Anglo-Norman dauncerbor. Middle English dauncen English dance Inherited from Middle English dauncen, borrowed from Anglo-Norman dauncer, from Vulgar Latin *dantiāre, of uncertain origin. Displaced native Old English sealtian, Old English frīcian, and partially displaced Old English hlēapan (“to leap, dance, run”, whence modern leap). Doublet of danza.

Related to dancy, dancetté, French danché.

Business name ideas with “Dance”

Industries where “Dance” fits

We suggest this word for 3 business types and industries, including:

• Dance Studio
• Dance Companies
• Fine Arts Schools