dance move
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2.6
- noun
- /dæns muːv/
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paso de baile
- The instructor demonstrated some fun dance moves that are easy for beginners to follow.
- a new dance move
- a signature dance move
- learn dance moves
Can you show us your best dance move?
- Can you show us your best dance move?
- Where does Michael Jackson rank as far as dance moves?
- And also I was taught all the dance moves to the Spice Girls songs by the Spice Girls themselves.
- I mean, I love seeing everything from your dance moves, the makeup, the hair.
- Place those things I feel like we're doing, like some robot dance move right here that just happened.
Examples
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Let us know what you think of the African Skank dance moves in the comment box below.
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I taught him a couple of dance moves myself.
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So what are some dance moves you ladies know?
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You gotta get those dance moves perfect.
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And you need to practice your dance moves.
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I want to teach you guys a few dance moves in case you want to learn.
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So far, the response is positive, and we're looking forward to more dance moves in the future.
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Check out the dance moves in the video below and get practical at home.
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His new sound and dance moves paved the way for what is now known as rock and roll.
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We were not only fascinated by his dance moves, but also by his acting and his dedication.
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Synonyms
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1.0
A change of position of a body part or object
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1.0
A sequence of foot movements that form part of a dance
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1.9
A set of foot movements that form part of a dance
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6.8
A dance move where someone slides backward while seeming to walk forward
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9.9
Two people walk around each other back to back then return to their places
A dance step in Lindy Hop that shows lively footwork
A lively dance move that people do with energy to show skill
How Complex
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a specific movement or step performed as part of a dance' is directly derivable from 'dance' (move rhythmically to music) + 'move' (a physical change of position), so the compound straightforwardly labels a movement used in dancing. This compositional pattern is common in English and cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand it.
Etymology
Dance move comes from the simple idea of a dance plus a move: when a dancer showed a special step and others copied it, people began to name that exact action. That's why dance move means 'a specific movement or step' in a dance.