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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

Example Sentences

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He has also brought in more subjects including dance, drama and music.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2024

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

But as a psychological dance drama, “Touché” was overly literal; that stunted its power.

From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2021

Fathom Events presents “Dirty Dancing,” the 1987 dance drama with Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze, at several theaters at 2 and 7 p.m.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2017

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