Performing Arts - Verbs Related to Performing Arts

Here you will learn some English verbs related to performing arts such as "entertain", "debut", and "improvise".

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Performing Arts

to create a sequence of dance steps, often set to music, for a performance or production

Ex: The professional choreographed the intricate dance sequence for the music video .

to dance energetically, especially to rhythm and blues or rock and roll music

Ex: They are boogieing to the music at the party .
to dance [verb]

to move the body to music in a special way

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to disco [verb]

to dance energetically to disco music characterized by a strong beat and synthesized sound

Ex: They are discoing to their favorite tunes right now .
to jig [verb]

to dance, move, or skip with quick, lively steps

Ex: During the carnival parade , participants dressed in colorful costumes jigged along the route , entertaining spectators .
to jive [verb]

to dance, specifically in the style of jive dance, characterized by lively and energetic movements

Ex: They are currently jiving to the upbeat music playing in the background .
to mosh [verb]

to dance vigorously in a highly energetic and often chaotic manner

Ex: Despite the heat , the fans moshed enthusiastically , expressing their passion for the band 's music .

to dance with lively and vibrant movements, often involving swaying or shaking of the hips or shoulders in a playful or flirtatious manner

Ex: The performers shimmied with infectious energy , drawing cheers from the audience .
to tango [verb]

to perform the tango dance, known for its passionate and dramatic movements

Ex: We tangoed to the sultry music , lost in the rhythm of the dance .
to twerk [verb]

to dance in a sexually provocative manner by rapidly moving and thrusting one's hips and buttocks back and forth

to shake [verb]

to rapidly and intensely move back and forth, causing vibrations or tremors

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to waltz [verb]

to dance the waltz, a graceful ballroom dance characterized by smooth, gliding movements

Ex: She learned to waltz at a young age and has loved the dance ever since .
to amuse [verb]

to make one's time enjoyable by doing something that is interesting and does not make one bored

Ex: The playful antics of the kittens amused the children for hours .
to debut [verb]

to introduce something or someone to the public for the first time

Ex: The artist debuted her new collection at the gallery opening .

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

Ex: They entertained guests at the dinner party with live music and dancing .

to improvise or perform spontaneously without prior preparation or rehearsal

Ex: She extemporizes a new poem every morning , drawing inspiration from her surroundings .

to be the star performer in a concert or performance

Ex: He headlined the comedy show , delivering a memorable and hilarious performance .

to give a performance of something such as a play or a piece of music for entertainment

Ex: The magician performed an incredible trick .

to do exercises or activities to get one's body, voice, or mind ready for something, like a workout or a performance

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to create and perform words of a play, music, etc. on impulse and without preparation, particularly because one is forced to do so

Ex: During the comedy show , the comedian would often improvise jokes based on audience reactions .
to rave [verb]

to attend or participate in a rave, a large, lively party or event characterized by electronic music, dancing, and a vibrant atmosphere

Ex: Having raved at many parties before , he considers himself quite the connoisseur of electronic music .