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dancer

[dan-ser, dahn-] / ˈdæn sər, ˈdɑn- /


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They shuffle their feet to Whitney Houston’s “Love Is a Contact Sport,” while another dancer hops on a pole and spins.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

While filmed performances are usually stale, the movie has long struck me, as a professional ballet dancer who discovered “Invitation” in college, as an example of how cinema and dance can be memorably combined.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

In 1957 Belafonte divorced his wife, Marguerite, who already was raising their two children single-handedly, and married Julie Robinson, a white dancer.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Her relationships and break-ups have never been far from the headlines, including with comedian Pete Davidson, estate agent Dalton Gomez, her married Wicked co-star Ethan Slater, and former backing dancer Ricky Alvarez.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

He walked like a crab, side to side, and probably if he had wanted to be a ballet dancer, he would have been doomed to a miserable life of endless frustration.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

Mikaela’s grandmother and James crowned Mikaela’s parents the best dancers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

I’m reflecting here on their dancing, and on the dancers themselves.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

When I observed the LAB dancers in the studio as they prepared for their upcoming program, there were no tiaras or tutus, no pretense of easy perfection.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

The former professional dancers were regulars on the show for several series after first featuring in 2006.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

Some others joined in, and soon the circle was filled with dancers.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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