The verb to dance · Conjugation
Past Simple of dance
The answer: danced
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to dance is danced.
Example: We danced all night.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | danced |
| You | danced |
| He / She / It | danced |
| We | danced |
| You (pl.) | danced |
| They | danced |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Dance is a noun and a verb
A dance is a noun (a dance, or a party with dancing). To dance is a verb. Let's dance at the school dance!
2. Hit the dance floor
This informal idiom means to start dancing: When our song started, we hit the dance floor.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of dance?+
The Past Simple of dance is danced (regular). She danced at the party.
Is it dance with or dance to?+
You dance with a person: May I dance with you? You dance to music: They danced to the radio.
Is dance also a noun?+
Yes. A dance is a set of movements to music, or a party where people dance. We are going to the dance on Friday.
What is the noun for a person who dances?+
A dancer. The plural is dancers: The dancers were amazing.
What is a dance floor?+
A dance floor is the part of a room where people dance, at a party or in a club.
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