of, relating to, or established by institution. 2. of or relating to organized establishments, foundations, societies, or the like, or to the buildings devoted to their work. 3. of the nature of an institution.
Contra dance. Contra dance (also contradance, contra-dance and other variant spellings) is a folk dance made up of long lines of couples. It has mixed origins from English country dance, Scottish, French dance styles in the 17th century, with strong African influence from Appalachia.
ceremonial dance, ritual dance, ritual dancing-a dance that is part of a religious ritual. tap-a small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing). performing arts-arts or skills that require public performance.1. a piece of music suited in rhythm or style to a particular form of dancing. 12. a stylized pattern of movements performed by an animal, as a bird in a courtship display. da(u)ncer, Old French dancier, v. of uncertain orig.]. danceâ²aâ¢ble, adj.