slow dancing

A form of slow dance — A kind of slow, swaying dance performed by couples, often with the lead partner holding their hands against the sides of the following partner's hips or waist while the follower drapes their hands on the leader's shoulders.

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of slow dance
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