dance

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As this dark comedy’s opening credits roll, they’re blissfully practicing their first dance, laughing and stumbling as they try to get their twirls and steps right.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The format of the performance has not changed much, Sugiura explained, although the music and dance moves are sometimes switched up.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

On Beams, the album's most vulnerable song, she uses the looping structures of dance music to represent the turmoil of wanting to end a relationship.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Sports teams host theme nights where they give away bobbleheads and host Elaine dance contests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

I had tried to dance with the chancellor’s son, I had tried.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse