- present participle of dance.
dancing
Example Sentences
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“I think we would have had a good shot. They know so much more. We were dancing in the dark.”
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
The two met at dancing class, where Fava was one of Iannotta's pupils, and started performing outdoors regularly in the summer since, as Iannotta puts it, they both "hate sitting around at home".
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Young and experienced performers have taken part in competitions in more than 180 categories including solo instrument, marching bands and Céilí dancing.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Where had this man gotten the impression that I enjoyed dancing, my nervous foot swinging under the table?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
“Well, I’ll be! I almost didn’t recognize you, Cassawoof, in that nifty dancing outfit. And look at you two fine fellows, with your hair all slicked back! Shows what I know about fashion.”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
