intransitive verb danced, dancing danc′·ing

1. to move the body and feet in rhythm, ordinarily to music
2. to move lightly and gaily; caper
3. to bob up and down
4. to be stirred into rapid movement, as leaves in a wind

Etymology: ME dauncen < OFr danser < ? Frank *dintjan, to tremble, move back and forth

transitive verb

1. to take part in or perform (a dance)
2. 1. to cause to dance
   2. to cause to move lightly, bob up and down, etc.

noun

1. rhythmic movement of the body and feet, ordinarily to music
2. a particular kind of dance, as the waltz, tango, etc.
3. the art of dancing, esp. as performed in ballet or modern dance
4. 1. a party to which people come to dance
   2. one round of dancing at such a party
5. a piece of music for dancing
6. rapid, lively movement