interpretative dance

/ɪnˌtʌrprəˈteɪdɪv dæns/
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Other forms: interpretative dances

Definitions of interpretative dance
  1. noun
    a form of modern dance in which the dancer's movements depict an emotion or tell a story
    synonyms: interpretative dancing, interpretive dance, interpretive dancing
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    type of:
    modern dance
    a style of theatrical dancing that is not as restricted as classical ballet; movements are expressive of feelings
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