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moving feet and body to music n.
party for moving to music n.

NOUN

moving feet and body to music

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disco rock samba tango waltz

STRONG

Charleston bob boogie caper careen cavort conga flit foxtrot frolic gambol hop hustle jig jitter jitterbug jive jump leap one-step prance promenade rhumba shimmy skip spin step strut sway swing tap tread trip twist two-step whirl

WEAK

boogie down bunny hop cut a rug foot it get down hoof it rock n' roll trip the light fantastic

NOUN

party for moving to music

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disco prom

STRONG

ball brawl formal hop jump masquerade mingle promenade shindig social

WEAK

hoedown sock hop

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dances

Note how she dances, ignoring the regimented steps to nuzzle sweetly into her husband’s rib cage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

They learnt four dances, practised hard and rehearsed at home to prepare for the event, Fernhill House Care Home said.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

There his life was devoid of high school hallmarks such as mingling and dating women, dances, and learning about the world through pop culture.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

These dances are gonna get even more unique and even more crazy outside.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

“He put his name down for three dances, and I suppose he’s coming for them. What a bore!” said Meg, assuming a languid air which amused Laurie immensely.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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