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line dance

noun

Definition of line dance

2 : a dance performed by a group usually in single file
3 : a dance in which the dancers stand in ranks while performing a particular set of steps in unison

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Other Words from line dance

line dancer noun
line dancing noun

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Learn how to dance at a six-week summer line dance lesson program in Marshfield. Corey Dockser, BostonGlobe.com, "Sidewalk art, line dancing, and a new old-time market," 8 Aug. 2019 Singles and couples are welcome; line dances and couples’ dances will be included in the band’s repertoire. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Sorority recognizes members," 13 July 2019 There’s line dance, Afro-fusion, Bollywood and more at Cloud Gate and on the Great Lawn at Pritzker Pavilion. Lauren Warnecke, chicagotribune.com, "Add your feet to Chicago’s SummerDance — no other city comes close," 1 July 2019 Houstonians looking to sport some cowboy boots and spend a night country line dancing don't have to look too far, though. Rebecca Hennes, Houston Chronicle, "Dance halls in Texas are on the decline, but these Houston area spots are still swingin'," 6 June 2019 Like a drunk octopus trying to line dance at his sister's wedding, the Dems are out of step. Fox News, "Greg Gutfeld: As Trump disproves naysayers, they cling to tapes," 28 July 2018 Nearby, the brothers of the black fraternity Omega Psi Phi performed a synchronized line dance. BostonGlobe.com, "At Juneteenth, black Bostonians celebrate identity, unity in spirited cookout," 16 June 2018 These scenes of Philip line dancing always get to me. Mike Ayers, Billboard, "'The Americans' Showrunners Pick the Series' 8 Best Musical Moments," 30 May 2018 Cheryl Rainsberger, manager of the Beardall Senior Center, says today the center is offering classes in horseshoes, beginning Tai Chi, line dance and Asian folk dance. Cassie Armstrong, OrlandoSentinel.com, "National Senior Health & Fitness Day: How to celebrate in Central Florida," 30 May 2018

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First Known Use of line dance

1948, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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line dance

noun

English Language Learners Definition of line dance

: a dance done by a group of people who stand next to each other in a line and who all perform the same movements

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