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dancing

n. uncountable
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈdænsɪŋ// UK //dˈɑːnsɪŋ// danc·ing Archaic General-service

n. the activity of moving your body to music. You can do this for fun, for exercise, or as a performance.

n. the act or art of moving rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps. Often used to describe a social activity or a professional art form.


SIMPLE

She loves dancing to her favorite songs.

CONTEXTUAL

The local community center offers classes for people who want to learn traditional folk dancing.

COMPLEX

While some view it as mere recreation, professional dancing requires an extraordinary level of physical discipline and an innate sense of rhythm to convey complex emotions through movement.

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Usually uncountable when referring to the activity in general; can be modified by adjectives to describe specific styles.

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