dance

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Geishas, known as geikos in Kyoto, and apprentices called maikos have been donning elaborate costumes and fluttering fans since the Miyako Odori -- or "capital city dance" -- first started in 1872.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

If you don’t want to stop the fun while you take a break from the heat, the Do Lab is always a good place to catch some shade, dance and cool off.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“Pakistan has had to do a very difficult diplomatic dance between Iran and Saudi Arabia,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Great Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson agonisingly missed out on an ice dance bronze medal at the World Figure Skating Championships after being deducted two points.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Then he and Nim did a wild “What happened? You’re okay?” laughing, hugging dance, but Jack went pale as he stared at where the hut used to be.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr