verb

move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.

their cheeks were pressed together as they danced

trip,sway,spin,whirl,twirl,pirouette,gyrate,bop,disco,rock,shake a leg,hoof it,cut a rug,trip the light fantastic,get down,step it,foot it,tread a measure

noun

a series of steps and movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music.

everyone was taking part in the dance