1. (

• dance ,

) move in a graceful and rhythmical way; "The young girl danced into the room" ;

2. (

• dance ,
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) move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio" ;

3. (

• dance ,

) skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways; "Dancing flames"; "The children danced with joy" ;