: any of various usually social dances (such as the tango, two-step, and waltz) in which couples perform set moves
ballroom dancernoun
ballroom dancingnoun
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Recent Examples on the WebThe rhythmic ballroom dance originated in 19th century Cuba.San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2022 The act of hearing is like a ballroom dance, scientist Jaime García-Añoveros says. Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 9 May 2022 George’s father, Harold, was a school bus driver, while his mother, Louise, took care of the four children and taught ballroom dance lessons. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Apr. 2022 That night felt reassuring to the dancers, a clear sign that ballroom dance would go on. J. Lester Feder, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2022 Berkeley displays his artistry, too, with the vertiginous filming of simple musical performances (by Benny Goodman and his band) and ballroom dance (as the performers’ shadows seem to come alive). Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2021 The move has already prompted Siwa and producers to ponder a flurry of questions for the tradition and rule-based ballroom dance competition. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2021 Dancing With the Stars fans can see Carrie Ann judge yet another season of the ballroom dance competition starting September 20 on ABC. Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2021 Eight community leaders were invited to compete in the ballroom dance fundraising competition. Scott Luxor, sun-sentinel.com, 30 July 2021 See More