Dancing and Motion

Dancing

Dancing noun - Taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music.

Motion and dancing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Motion" instead a verb "Dancing".

Nearby Words: dance, danced, dancer

Motion

Motion verb - To direct or notify by a movement or gesture.

Dancing and motion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dancing" instead a verb "Motion".

Both words in one sentence

  • Dance Battler In the Steven Universe fic Death in Every Dance, Rose abruptly throws a spear at a dancing courtesan...who not only catches it, but smoothly incorporates the motion into her dance.
    Source: Dance Battler
  • Western Animation / Happy Feet Motion Capture: Used for the dancing scenes with a team of dancers headed by Savion Glover.
  • Marionette Motion The resulting marionette motion is incorporated into their dancing.
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