dance
verb (used without object)
to move one's feet or body, or both, rhythmically in a pattern of steps, especially to the accompaniment of music.
has been dancing
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present perfect progressiveof dance (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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In recent weeks, the 63-year-old leftist has been dancing on stage at rallies, calmly strolling trade expos and attending Christmas tree lightings hand-in-hand with his wife.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 30, 2025
At 21, Logan “Logistx” Edra is the youngest member and has been dancing since age 7.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2024
The star has been dancing since the age of five, and won 19 Slovenian championships in ballroom and Latin as well as representing Slovenia at world level for over a decade.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2022
Reichlen, 37, has been dancing as long as she can remember.
From New York Times ● Feb. 17, 2022
My dear woman your husband has been dancing with!
From Dramatic Technique by George Pierce Baker
