Gavotte (noun)

A moderate-tempo dance in quadruple time, characterized by a duple meter and a steady, skipping rhythm.

Origin:

Gavotte is a french folk dance that originated in the 17th century in the region of dauphiné, in the southeast of france.

Examples:

1. The gavotte was performed at the ball.
2. They were dancing the gavotte in the grand hall.
3. The gavotte is a traditional dance in the ballet Giselle.
4. The gavotte is a dance that is often performed at weddings.
5. He was trying to teach her the steps of the gavotte.