dancer

[/ˈdænsər/]
nounpl: dancers
dançarino/dançarina
1. A person who dances, especially as a profession or in a performance
The dancer performed an impressive solo on stage.
O dançarino realizou um solo impressionante no palco.
2. A person who dances socially for entertainment or pleasure
She is a graceful dancer at every party.
Ela é uma dançarina graciosa em todas as festas.
3. Someone skilled in the art of dance
He studied to become a professional dancer.
Ele estudou para se tornar um dançarino profissional.
In Brazilian culture, dancers are highly celebrated, particularly in samba and forró contexts. Brazil has a rich dance heritage with famous dancers in carnival celebrations. In the USA, dancers are respected performing artists across multiple genres including ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, and ballroom dancing.
NYC Slang
hoofer (traditional), performer, or simply 'dancer' in modern usage
Synonyms / Sinônimos
performerartistballerinahoofer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dançarino/dançarina
Standard term used throughout Brazil for professional and amateur dancers
Rio de Janeiro
dançarino/dançarina
Commonly used in samba schools and carnival contexts
São Paulo
dançarino/dançarina
Used for contemporary and classical dance performers in urban centers
Portugal
dançarino/dançarina
Same term used, with slight pronunciation variations

Related Words

dancechoreographyballetmovementrhythmperformance

Related Idioms & Phrases

to dance to someone's tune
light on one's feet (like a dancer)
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