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Contradancing

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contredansenounA folk dance in which two lines of couples face each other.
country-dancenounUsed as a generic name for many native British dances, especially where partners face each other in a long line.
contra dansenouna type of folk dance in which couples are arranged in sets or face one another in a line
contranoun(business) A deal to swap goods or services.
courtesy turnnoun(dance) A square dancing and contra dancing move in which the man puts his arm around the waist of the woman and turns her around by moving backwards while she moves forward.
excuse menounAn old-fashioned type of dance where partners are constantly changed.
square dancenoun(uncountable) Square dancing.
ballroom dancenoun(uncountable) Synonym of ballroom dancing.
dance cardnoun(figuratively) An appointment schedule.
counterstepnounA measure taken to correct an action or situation; movement in the opposite direction.
dos a dosnounBack to back.
two-stepnoun(dance) A ballroom dance in duple time, having long, sliding steps.
badinerienounThe music to accompany this dance, or in this style.
crossbacknounTwo pieces on the back of an item (for attaching or bracing it) which form an "X".
poussettenounA movement, or part of a figure, in the contradance.
promenadenounA walk taken for pleasure, display, or exercise; a stroll.
toe-danceverbTo dance on en pointe or on the balls of one's feet.
pas de deuxnoun(dance) A dance performed by two dancers.
paso doblenounA fast Spanish ballroom dance in double time.
dancesportnounDance as a sport activity; often specifically competitive ballroom dancing

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