Spanish Conversation · Level 60
76 words
Spanish word
danza
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdanθa/
Meaning
- feminine noundance
Example
Me gusta la danza.
I like dancing.
More examples
Voy a tomar clases de danza los martes.
I'm going to take dance lessons on Tuesdays.
Core concept
Stylized rhythmic body movement performed with set steps or figures.
Common phrases
clases de danza
dance lessons
danza clásica
classical dance
escuela de danza
dance school
Similar words
baile: Informal social dancing to music at parties, clubs, or family gatherings.
ballet: Classical stage dance performed with strict technique and codified steps for theatrical shows.
danza contemporánea: Modern concert dance that experiments with new movement and contemporary expression.
Definition in Spanish
Movimiento corporal rítmico con valores expresivos o ceremoniales, ejecutado según pasos o figuras establecidos.
Word origin
Borrowed into Spanish from Old Italian and Old French, danza ultimately goes back to a Germanic root that also produced English dance.
Usage tips
- In Spanish, danza commonly refers to formal, choreographed or ceremonial dance while everyday social dancing is usually called baile or expressed with the verb bailar.