Synonyms for

Dance

Verb / dæns / Another word for dance — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to move your body to music or rhythm

Synonyms & similar words

dancing saltation terpsichore move sway groove wiggle shuffle step jig jump skip leap twirl spin turn pirouette tango waltz fandango rumba salsa samba

Synonyms by register

Formal

perform execute move rhythmically

Informal

boogie groove jig shimmy

Literary

capriole carol frolic

Antonyms

stillness idleness inactivity inertia stasis repose

Common collocations

  • dance the night away
  • dance with joy
  • dance in the street
  • dance to the music
  • dance a jig
  • dance ballet
  • dance tango

Word family

noun dance
verb dance
adjective dancy

Usage note

While 'dance' can refer to any rhythmic movement, it often implies a structured or expressive form of movement, especially in social or artistic contexts. Be mindful of the specific type of dance when using more formal or specialized synonyms.

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Example sentences

  1. She loves to dance ballet.
  2. We danced all night at the party.
  3. He learned how to dance the salsa.
  4. The children danced in the rain.
  5. She was so happy she started to dance.

Quotes

  • Life is a dance. Mindfulness is witnessing that dance. - Amit Ray
  • Dance is the hidden language of the soul. - Martha Graham
  • Dance, when you're broken open. Dance, if you've torn the bandage off. Dance in the middle of the fighting. Dance in your blood. Dance when you're perfectly free. - Rumi

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