vernacular dance

noun

Any form of dance that evolves naturally within a particular community, without the intervention of professional choreographers.

Meanings

nounvernacular dance (countable and uncountable, plural vernacular dances)

plural vernacular dances

  1. countableuncountableAny form of dance that evolves naturally within a particular community, without the intervention of professional choreographers.

    Synonyms: street dance

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAny form of dance that evolves naturally within a particular community, without the intervention of professional choreographers.

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