Meaning

verb move in a graceful and rhythmical way

noun an artistic form of nonverbal communication

verb move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance

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

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