● square dance, square dances nom féminin (américain square dance, danse à quatre couples) Danse du folklore nord-américain, s'apparentant au quadrille et dont les figures sont annoncées par le caller.
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square dance — square dances 1) N COUNT A square dance is a traditional American dance in which sets of four couples dance together, forming a square at the beginning of the dance. 2) N COUNT A square dance is a social event where people dance square dances … English dictionary
square´-danc´er — square dance, a dance performed by a set of couples arranged about a square or in some set form, such as the quadrille and Virginia reel: »The square dances are socially stimulating, and recently have been recovering some of their lost popularity … Useful english dictionary
Square dance — This article is about differences between two forms of square dance. For specific details on the traditional form, see Traditional square dance. For specific details on the Western form, see Modern Western square dance. For George Balanchine s… … Wikipedia
dance — dancingly, adv. /dans, dahns/, v., danced, dancing, n. v.i. 1. to move one s feet or body, or both, rhythmically in a pattern of steps, esp. to the accompaniment of music. 2. to leap, skip, etc., as from excitement or emotion; move nimbly or… … Universalium
dance — A standard basic distinction in folk dance scholarship is between ceremonial and social dance. Ceremonial dances are performed by a special group within the community for display at special times, in special costume (as, for example, *morris… … A Dictionary of English folklore
DANCE — In Ancient Israel In the Bible, Mishnah, and Talmud, dance is referred to in various contexts as an important ritualized activity and as an expression of joy. None of these references, however, contain descriptions of how the dancers actually… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Dance music — This article is about dance music in general. For a similar genre, see electronic dance music. For its subgenre, see dance pop. Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece… … Wikipedia
dance — dance1 [ dæns ] verb *** 1. ) intransitive to move your feet and your body in a pattern of movements that follows the sound of music: I was too shy at first to ask you to dance. dance with: Who was that you were dancing with? dance to: They… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
square-dance — /skwair dans , dahns /, v.i., square danced, square dancing. 1. to perform or participate in a square dance. 2. to participate in a hoedown. [1955 60] * * * squareˈ dance intransitive verb • • • Main Entry: ↑square * * * square dance, a dance… … Useful english dictionary
dance — Synonyms and related words: Charleston, Highland fling, Lambeth Walk, Mexican hat dance, Portland fancy, Virginia reel, Watusi, acid rock, allemande, antic, arabesque, assemblee, assembly, assignation, at home, avant garde jazz, bal, bal costume … Moby Thesaurus
