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dance drama

American  

noun

  1. drama performed through dance movements, frequently with dialogue.


Etymology

Origin of dance drama

First recorded in 1920–25

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Hough was a creative arts pastor at Crossroads, which incorporated dance, drama, painting and original videos into its worship.

From Seattle Times Oct. 24, 2022

A dance drama direct from Spain, a Tony-winning Broadway musical and a celebration the Jewish deli make our short list of Southern California cultural offerings this weekend.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 14, 2022

Truly, what could be more of an ultimate fantasy set than the department store of yore, with its infinite “costumes,” props and built-in risers, its endless potential for comedy, dance, drama and even horror?

From New York Times Nov. 27, 2019

She won two Olivier Awards during her career, as well as a Golden Rose of Montreux Award for her work on TV's Muppet Show, and a Bafta for the BBC dance drama A Simple Man.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2018

The more intriguing aspect of children’s play is that it naturally incorporates the integration and multimodality that we attempt to instill during education such as dance, drama, and music.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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