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

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

Ex: She choreographed a beautiful ballet performance for the dance recital .

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

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

Ex: She loves to boogie on the dance floor whenever her favorite song comes on .
to dance [verb]

to move the body to music in a special way

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to move the body to music in a special way

Ex: During the carnival , everyone were dancing in the streets .
to disco [verb]

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

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

Ex: She discoes at the club every Friday night .
to jig [verb]

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

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

Ex: The group of friends decided to jig around the bonfire , adding a festive atmosphere to the celebration .
to jive [verb]

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

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

Ex: They jive together every Saturday night at the local dance club .
to mosh [verb]

to dance vigorously in a highly energetic and often chaotic manner

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to dance vigorously in a highly energetic and often chaotic manner

Ex: The crowd moshed wildly to the heavy metal music , creating a pulsating energy .

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

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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 dancers shimmied in unison , creating a mesmerizing display of rhythm and motion .
to tango [verb]

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

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

Ex: They tangoed across the dance floor with elegance and precision .
to twerk [verb]

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

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

Ex: As the thunder roared , the windows began to shake with the intensity of the storm .
to waltz [verb]

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

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

Ex: The couple waltzed across the dance floor with effortless grace .
to amuse [verb]

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

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

Ex: She amused herself by reading a funny book on her commute .
to debut [verb]

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

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

Ex: The singer debuts her new song at the music festival .

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

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to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

Ex: The clown entertained the children at the birthday party with magic tricks and balloon animals .

to improvise or perform spontaneously without prior preparation or rehearsal

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to improvise or perform spontaneously without prior preparation or rehearsal

Ex: The musician extemporized a beautiful melody on the piano , captivating the audience with her creativity .

to be the star performer in a concert or performance

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to be the star performer in a concert or performance

Ex: She will headline the music festival this summer , drawing a huge crowd .

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

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

Ex: The band will perform at the city park next week .

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

Ex: The pianist likes to warm up her fingers on the keys before a recital.

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

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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: When the actor forgot his lines , he had to improvise to keep the scene going .
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

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

Ex: Last weekend , they raved at the music festival , dancing until the early hours of the morning .