1. move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.
"their cheeks were pressed together as they danced"
Similar: trip sway spin whirl twirl pirouette gyrate bop disco rock shake a leg hoof it cut a rug trip the light fantastic get down step it foot it tread a measure o o 2. 2. (of a person) move in a quick and lively way. "Sheila danced in gaily" Similar: caper cavort frisk frolic skip prance romp gambol jig bound leap jump spring