The activity of moving rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.
From Old French 'dancier' of unknown origin, possibly from Frankish. The word entered English in the 14th century, evolving from a verb to encompass the broader cultural activity and art form.
Dancing is one of the few human activities that exists in every known culture yet has a mysteriously uncertain etymology - we know humans have always danced, but we're not sure where the word comes from. It's the only art form that uses the body as both instrument and canvas simultaneously.
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