dancing UK /ˈdɑːns.ɪŋ/US /ˈdæns.ɪŋ/noun 2forms 1phrases 3 noun2 •the activity of moving the body in time to music •(historical) A dance club in France.New dancings pervaded the length and breadth of Montmartre in order to suit the taste of foreign patrons. — 2001 formsdancings Phrases with dancing devil dancingThe performance of a devil dance. horizontal dancingSexual intercourse. put on one's dancing shoesTo prepare for celebration or rejoicing; to put oneself in a positive frame of mind.