dance

To dance is it move one’s body in rhythm to music or to move the body in a way that is purposeful or communicates meaning.

• People dance at wedding receptions.
• Someone is dancing in the room next to us.
• Sophia dances to music when she’s alone in her bedroom.
• Gloria and Julio danced together all night.
• What kind of music do you dance to?
• Do you want to dance? (This is an invitation.)
• Would you like to dance? (This is also an invitation.)

People dance together…	…or by themselves.

The word "dance" can also be used as a noun. In this case, a dance is an event. It’s something that people attend., or it’s something that people can study.

• Matthew asked Jennifer to go to a dance with him.
• Most high schools in the United States host dances.
• The dance lasted until 11 p.m.
• Edward is studying modern dance in college.
• The polka is a form of traditional dance.
• Bharata Natyam is a form of classical Indian dance.

The word "dancing" is a gerund:

• Gloria and Julio went out dancing.
• They like to go dancing on the weekend.
• Dancing is a good form of exercise.

The word "dance" is often used as an adjective:

• Audrey works as a dance instructor.
• She works at a dance studio.
• She gives dance lessons.

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January 5, 2015