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dance Synonyms

Another word for dance

Choosing another word for dance depends on context, so the 30 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A performing art form or recreational activity consisting of purposeful, rhythmic sequences of human body movement, typically accompanied by music.

Usage Example

"She studied contemporary dancing at the conservatory for four years."

Strongest
dancing
Strong
choreography

• verb (Context 2)

To move the body rhythmically, usually following a set sequence of steps or in time to music.

Usage Example

"The guests began to boogie as soon as the band played the opening chords."

Strong
boogie
groove
jive
waltz
sway
Weak
twirl
caper
prance

• noun (Context 3)

A specific series of rhythmic steps and movements, or a particular style of moving to music, such as a waltz, tango, or folk routine.

Usage Example

"The newlyweds practiced their first routine for weeks before the wedding."

Strong
routine
choreography
number

• verb (Context 4)

To perform a specific style of dance or execute a choreographed role.

Usage Example

"They learned to perform the tango during their trip to Buenos Aires."

Strong
perform
execute

• noun (Context 5)

A social gathering or formal party held primarily for guests to dance together.

Usage Example

"The high school gymnasium was decorated with streamers for the autumn ball."

Strongest
ball
Strong
prom
hop
disco
formal
social
Weak
mixer

• verb (Context 6)

To move quickly, lightly, and lively up and down or about (often of light, shadows, or small objects).

Usage Example

"Sunlight danced across the rippling surface of the mountain lake."

Strong
flicker
flit
play
dart
skip
shimmer
bob
bounce
leap

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dance. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dance
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