danced
v. A1 Beginner US //ˈdænst// UK //dˈɑːnst// danced
v. moved your body to music using special steps or rhythms. You do this for fun or as a performance.
v. the past tense and past participle of 'dance', meaning to move rhythmically to music. Typically intransitive, though it can take a cognate object.
We danced all night at the wedding party.
The couple danced gracefully across the floor while the band played a slow jazz song.
The sunlight danced across the surface of the lake, creating a shimmering effect that captivated the hikers as they reached the summit.
Usage
The verb is usually intransitive; when used figuratively with inanimate subjects, it describes light, rapid movement.