dance

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When the play begins, Willie is practicing his moves for an upcoming ballroom dance contest he has entered with his girlfriend, Hilda.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

At midnight, people gather in the streets and dance the traditional Viennese waltz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Curated by former editor of The Sun Dominic Mohan, the show will "capture that magical period when pop, rock, football, art, dance culture, food, the media and politics fused together spectacularly".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

"The dance floor is not just a place, it's a threshold: A ritualistic space where movement replaces language."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

A few years ago, Dad traded in his vintage Mercedes for a silver SUV with a trunk large enough to store Camille’s bassoon, Andre’s lacrosse gear, and my dance bag all at the same time.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller