dance circle

noun

plural dance circles
: a circle formed by dancers who take turns dancing in the center
People at the dance created dance circles and cheered everyone on in the middle.Natalie Herbert
This artistic choice strongly reminded me of the informal dance circles that spontaneously form in all sorts of group settings, such as those in hip hop communities …Ellie Wong

Examples of dance circle in a Sentence

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Friday and Saturday evening programs will conclude with a bonfire at dusk where audience members will be welcomed into the dance circle. Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 25 July 2024 During the outing, Kelce posed for photos and smiled, while also surrounding pals in a dance circle and cheering them on. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024 The Telluride Yoga Festival is the perfect place to do just that, with wellness classes, yoga and meditation sessions, outdoor adventures, live music and joyful dance circles. Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024 At the bed-and-breakfast’s dance circle, participants were encouraged to rediscover their inner child. Gilles Sabrié Vivian Wang, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dance circle was in 1862

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“Dance circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dance%20circle. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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