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dances

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈdænsəz// UK //dˈɑːnsɪz// dances

n. sets of movements that you do to music. People do these for fun, for art, or to celebrate special events.

n. sequences of rhythmic steps and movements usually performed to music. Refers to specific styles or individual social events.


SIMPLE

The children learned several traditional dances for the school festival.

CONTEXTUAL

The wedding reception featured a mix of modern pop songs and traditional folk dances from the couple's hometown.

COMPLEX

The choreographer drew inspiration from various classical dances to create a performance that felt both historically grounded and strikingly modern.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'dance'; functions as a countable noun when referring to specific types or occasions.

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