Dancer
(noun)
- A person who dances professionally or as a leisure activity.
- A performer who dances, especially as part of a stage show.
- A pattern of behavior performed by an animal, especially by insects, that is involved in courtship, territorial establishment, or other social interaction.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french dansere, from danse (see dance).
Examples:
- She trained to be a dancer from the age of three.
- The dancers performed a beautiful ballet.
- Fireflies use light flashes to communicate with each other and to attract mates in a complex pattern of courtship dances.
- The ballerina was a graceful and talented dancer.
- The modern dancer blended classical technique with contemporary movement.