Word Finder - dances

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A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.

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A social gathering where dancing is the main activity.

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A normally horizontal stripe called a fess that has been modified to zig-zag across the center of a coat of arms from dexter to sinister.

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A genre of modern music characterised by sampled beats, repetitive rhythms and few lyrics.

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The art, profession, and study of dancing.

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A piece of music with a particular dance rhythm.

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A battle of wits, especially one commonly fought between two rivals.

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So how much longer are we gonna do this dance?

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To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.

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I danced with her all night long.

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To leap or move lightly and rapidly.

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His eyes danced with pleasure as he spoke.   She accused her political opponent of dancing around the issue instead of confronting it.

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To perform the steps to.

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Have you ever danced the tango?

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To cause to dance, or move nimbly or merrily about.

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To make love or have sex.

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You make me feel like dancing.

There are also four-wall dances, but that is the limit.

To this More answered, " Alas, Meg, it pitieth me to remember unto what misery, poor soul, she will .shortly come; these dances of hers will prove such dances that she will spurn our heads off like footballs; but it will not be long ere her head will dance the like dance."

The rites were characterized by a frenzy of devotion, unrestrained enthusiasm, wild orgiastic dances and wanderings in the forests, and were accompanied by the music of the flute, cymbal, and tambourine.

Throughout the school year, different formal and semi-formal dances may be themed but none are as elaborate as the annual prom.

The dances involved ceremonial costumed rituals, recitation of mantras and the use of drums and cymbals.

Attire was kept to Sunday best, and these chaperoned dances were only for the senior class.

For fast dances, as long as you're not trying to be the girl in Flashdance, no one really cares.

Dial-Up is both a phone line offering information on local activities of interest and a production company planning dances, concerts, and more.

Some perform acrobatic stunts and dances while others are more comical in nature.

If you go to a high school that has a lot of formal dances, chances are you have a lot of fancy dresses that would be great for junior prom.

In the past, proms, homecoming dances, Mother's Day and other special events were often commemorated with corsages.

In bas-reliefs he is often shown presiding over the dances of nymphs, whom he is sometimes pursuing in a state of intoxication.

The story was the subject of plays by the three great Greek tragedians, and was often represented in mimic dances.

But most of the time was spent rehearsing the physically difficult ndayo dances.

I teach African-Caribbean dances accompanied by recorded music such as drums or soca rhythms and live African drums.

The closing pages, beginning at ' Tu solus altissimus ' are much more vigorous; the music fairly dances.

The team currently performs five dances and boasts an impressive troupe of musicians.

Young James often had to trudge many miles to play at these dances.

We were soon in demand at woolshed dances and our interpretation of " Green Door " was one to be reckoned with.

Most Tiffany designs are traditionally full-length, but teens will also find dresses that are much shorter and semi-formal and can be used for homecoming or dances other than the prom.

While homecoming dances may have become more casual, proms usually still find beautifully clad teenage girls sporting corsages, and most prefer the prom look wrist corsage.

No one wants to miss out on having the time to be a normal teenager, such as attending sporting events and dances.

You are also helping to create fun events that students want to attend, such as dances, carnivals, volunteer opportunities, fundraising, and much more.

Things like linking school dances, field trips, and dress up days at school build incentive to participate.

Have students bring cans of food to dances.

These dresses are less formal than those worn at dances and give you an opportunity to express your individual style.

From hearing it at parties or dances to the radio, music can bring fond memories for many teens.

Along with the controversial cash bars and dollar dances, a money tree is traditionally viewed to be a ploy for cash by a money-grubbing couple.

It's a good idea to play a variety of music, even wedding line dances or group songs, to get people up on the dance floor.

Graham Greene - Graham Greene worked in Canada for much of his life, but it was his breakthrough role in the movie Dances With Wolves, co-starring Kevin Costner, that brought him to the forefront.

Formal events - Fancy kids' dresses are often worn for formal dinners, dances and other fancy affairs.

From sailing to school dances, Owens offers something for everyone.

Supervised activities are available for different age groups for children from 2-17 years old, including dances, face painting, magic shows, craft projects, and treasure hunts.

Teen-only activities including mocktail parties, dances, and contests.

Hailing from Avalon, Mississippi, Hurt worked as a sharecropper in the 1920s while performing music at dances and parties in the evenings.

Styelin' tuxedos are perfect for punk style weddings, prom dances, date nights, dancing, costume parties and elite social clubs.

Men who favored them typically wore them to celebratory events such as birthday parties or dances.

Some popular ballroom dances are the waltz, foxtrot, mambo, and rumba, and you'll want to research the specifics of your dance before you shop for the skirt.

Latin dances, such as the salsa, flamenco, and the samba, usually call for skirts in warm colors, such as red, yellow, or orange.

Try an elegant red velvet full-length gown for ballroom dances or black velvet jazz pants topped with a zip-front unitard for other events.

Other activities may include dances, Bible study, charity drives, dinners, book clubs, seasonal parties, and even sports competitions between the seniors.

As the ride begins, riders are "challenged" to perform tribal chants and dances, and the losing "tribe" is sprayed with water from mounted tribal masks facing the ride.

It's kind of hard not to love the adorable bald guy who looks like grandpa but dances like your son.

You can use the arrows and button in the in-game menus, which is of limited use; fortunately, there's also a blank space in the middle where you can stand between dances to avoid having the game go haywire in the menus.

More adolescents have experience in mixed-sex group activities like parties or dances than dating, and more have experience in dating than in having a serious boyfriend or girlfriend.

Featured swing dances include the Charleston, Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing and Balboa.

Learning country dances can be done with lessons, online, or in your living room with an instructional DVD.

Whatever format you choose for learning the actual dances, make sure you get out to a dance hall to practice your new moves and enjoy the music and the people.

Country dancing is often synonymous with country line dancing, however there are also country dances that are not made for the line dancing (group) format.

Try a dance with a partner as well in order to experience the full spectrum of what dances can be performed to country music.