dancical

British

/ ˈdɑːnsɪkəl /

noun

a type of dance show in which choreographed performers dance to pop songs

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Etymology

Origin of dancical

C21: from _{danc(e) + (mus)ical}

Example Sentences

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In the often-thrilling, often-frustrating revival of the 1978 dancical, which reincarnates the spirit and choreography of Bob Fosse, the two possibilities are much the same.

From New York Times • Mar. 19, 2023

The show is trying to juggle theater, dancical, circus, cabaret and everybody’s favorite: philosophical musing.

From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2022

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