character dance

noun

1. a style of balletic folk dance that intends to give a sense of national character and color.
2. a characteristic national dance, as the habañera, mazurka, or polka.
3. a style of balletic folk dance that interprets and represents a character's occupation, mode of living, or personality.

Other Words From

• character dancing noun
• character dancer noun

Example Sentences

That desire is evident in the opening credits sequence, set to a pop tune, the Grass Roots anthem “Let’s Live for Today”: The central cast members, in their period costumes but out of character, dance among the pachinko machines, sliding and spinning and mugging for the camera.

From New York Times

My mom stands at the front of the room in a dance skirt, a leotard that’s working a little too hard, super shimmery nude tights, and black character dance shoes.

From Literature

Destiny already includes cosmetic microtransactions, small purchases that let your character dance, bow, and otherwise emote.

From The Verge

“We take character dance and mime very seriously,” he said.

From New York Times

After begging for their kind protection Mr. Zimoveykin showed his livelier side, grew very cheerful, kissed Ustinya Fyodorovna's hands, in spite of her modest protests that her hand was coarse and not like a lady's; and towards evening promised to show the company his talent in a remarkable character dance.

From Project Gutenberg