All dance synonyms

noun dance

• disco — discotheque.
• waltz — a ballroom dance, in moderately fast triple meter, in which the dancers revolve in perpetual circles, taking one step to each beat.
• rock — rock the boat, Informal. to disrupt the smooth functioning or routine of something: Don't rock the boat by demanding special treatment from management.
• samba — a rhythmic, Brazilian ballroom dance of African origin.
• tango — a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin, danced by couples, and having many varied steps, figures, and poses.
• prom — Programmable Read-Only Memory
• tap — Telocator Alphanumeric Protocol
• skip — to move in a light, springy manner by bounding forward with alternate hops on each foot.
• jump — to spring clear of the ground or other support by a sudden muscular effort; leap: to jump into the air; to jump out a window.
• shimmy — an American ragtime dance marked by shaking of the hips and shoulders.
• trip — a group of animals, as sheep, goats, or fowl; flock.
• caper — Capers are the small green buds of caper plants. They are usually sold preserved in vinegar.
• jig — a contemptuous term used to refer to a black person.
• leap — to spring through the air from one point or position to another; jump: to leap over a ditch.
• hop — to make a short, bouncing leap; move by leaping with all feet off the ground.
• frolic — merry play; merriment; gaiety; fun.
• sway — to move or swing to and fro, as something fixed at one end or resting on a support.
• cavort — When people cavort, they leap about in a noisy and excited way.
• hustle — to proceed or work rapidly or energetically: to hustle about putting a house in order.
• whirl — to turn around, spin, or rotate rapidly: The merry-go-round whirled noisily.
• strut — to walk with a vain, pompous bearing, as with head erect and chest thrown out, as if expecting to impress observers.
• promenade — a stroll or walk, especially in a public place, as for pleasure or display.
• step — Standard for the exchange of product model data
• prance — to spring from the hind legs; to move by springing, as a horse.
• spin — to make (yarn) by drawing out, twisting, and winding fibers: Pioneer women spun yarn on spinning wheels.
• tread — to set down the foot or feet in walking; step; walk.
• twist — to combine, as two or more strands or threads, by winding together; intertwine.
• flit — to move lightly and swiftly; fly, dart, or skim along: bees flitting from flower to flower.
• careen — To careen somewhere means to rush forward in an uncontrollable way.
• swing — to play (music) in the style of swing.
• bob — If something bobs, it moves up and down, like something does when it is floating on water.
• gambol — to skip about, as in dancing or playing; frolic.
• rhumba — a dance, Cuban in origin and complex in rhythm.
• foxtrot — a word used in communications to represent the letter F.
• jitter — jitters, nervousness; a feeling of fright or uneasiness (usually preceded by the): Every time I have to make a speech, I get the jitters.
• jitterbug — a strenuously acrobatic dance consisting of a few standardized steps augmented by twirls, splits, somersaults, etc., popular especially in the early 1940s and performed chiefly to boogie-woogie and swing.
• boogie — When you boogie, you dance to fast pop music.
• conga — If a group of people dance a conga, they dance in a long winding line, with each person holding on to the back of the person in front.
• jive — swing music or early jazz.
• charleston — The Charleston is a lively dance that was popular in the 1920s.
• one-step — a round dance performed by couples to ragtime.
• two-step — a ballroom dance in duple meter, marked by sliding steps.
• ball — A ball is a round object that is used in games such as tennis, baseball, football, basketball, and cricket.
• mingle — to become mixed, blended, or united.
• masquerade — a party, dance, or other festive gathering of persons wearing masks and other disguises, and often elegant, historical, or fantastic costumes.
• brawl — A brawl is a rough or violent fight.
• shindig — an elaborate or large dance, party, or other celebration.
• social — relating to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations: a social club.
• formal — being in accordance with the usual requirements, customs, etc.; conventional: to pay one's formal respects.
• get down — to receive or come to have possession, use, or enjoyment of: to get a birthday present; to get a pension.