A1 noun Neutral

dance

/dæns/

A dance is a series of rhythmic movements of the body, usually performed to music. It can refer to a specific set of steps or a social event where people gather to move to music.

Examples

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1

We are going to a dance at the community center tonight.

We are going to a dance at the community center tonight.

2

The guests were invited to the formal dance held in the palace ballroom.

The guests were invited to the formal dance held in the palace ballroom.

3

The school dance was super fun and everyone stayed late.

The school dance was super fun and everyone stayed late.

Word Family

Noun
dance
Verb
dance
Adjective
dancing
Related
dancer
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Memory Tip

Think of the 'D' in Dance as 'Dynamic' and 'N' as 'Notes'—Dynamic movement to musical Notes.

Quick Quiz

She wore her best dress to the school ______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: dance

Examples

1

We are going to a dance at the community center tonight.

everyday

We are going to a dance at the community center tonight.

2

The guests were invited to the formal dance held in the palace ballroom.

formal

The guests were invited to the formal dance held in the palace ballroom.

3

The school dance was super fun and everyone stayed late.

informal

The school dance was super fun and everyone stayed late.

4

Sociological research indicates that the traditional dance serves as a vital tool for cultural preservation.

academic

Sociological research indicates that the traditional dance serves as a vital tool for cultural preservation.

5

The corporation sponsored a charity dance to support local youth arts programs.

business

The corporation sponsored a charity dance to support local youth arts programs.

Word Family

Noun
dance
Verb
dance
Adjective
dancing
Related
dancer

Common Collocations

go to a dance go to a dance
traditional dance traditional dance
dance floor dance floor
slow dance slow dance
learn a dance learn a dance

Common Phrases

save the last dance

save the last dance

song and dance

song and dance

a lead dance

a lead dance

Often Confused With

dance vs dancing

Dance usually refers to the event or a specific piece of choreography, while dancing refers to the activity in general.

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Usage Notes

Use 'a dance' when referring to a specific event or a particular style of movement. It is a countable noun.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 'make a dance' instead of the more natural 'do a dance' or 'go to a dance'.

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Memory Tip

Think of the 'D' in Dance as 'Dynamic' and 'N' as 'Notes'—Dynamic movement to musical Notes.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Old French word 'dancer', which is of uncertain Germanic origin.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun: one dance, two dances Used with verbs like 'perform', 'do', or 'attend'
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Cultural Context

In many cultures, a 'dance' is a central part of wedding celebrations and seasonal festivals.

Quick Quiz

She wore her best dress to the school ______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: dance

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