Dance with the song vs Dance to the song

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Dance to the song' is more commonly used and implies that the dance movements are in sync with the rhythm or beat of the song. On the other hand, 'dance with the song' could imply a more emotional or interactive connection between the dancer and the music.

Last updated: March 30, 2024

Dance with the song

This phrase is correct and can be used to imply a more emotional or interactive connection between the dancer and the music.

This phrase can be used when you want to express a deeper connection or emotional response to the music while dancing.

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Trot originated from the popular dance song, the dance song... the dance song which is called foxtrot.
It's a really catchy dance song.
All right, Callisto, cut the song and dance.
We don't need the song and dance.
She's giving you the song and dance.
Your song "Dance With Me Tonight" got me through my parents' divorce when I was 7.
And there I am, doing my little song and dance with the dropper.
And there I am, doing my little song and dance with the dropper.
It's always the same poor-mouth song and dance with your Uncle.
Look, I don't want to go through a whole song and dance with you.
For mysterious reasons the fairly passive artist Jim was appointed despite the song and dance his mother kicked up.
So skip the song and dance and just find them.
I am quite the song-and-dance man.
You know the songs and dances?
Apologies for the song and dance, but we brought you here as a precaution.
I've read the reports, so you can skip the song and dance.
He thought by paying a few bucks, he got the song and dance.
Next time you want a favor, spare me the song and dance, Mr. Strobridge.
You might want to save the song-and-dance routine for the shareholders when you try to explain to them, the sketchy deal with china.
When awake, she accompanied her sister in an extended dance, song and talk marathon with the red folding chair.

Alternatives:

dance in harmony with the song
dance in sync with the song
dance along with the song
dance to the music

Dance to the song

This phrase is correct and more commonly used to imply that the dance movements are in sync with the rhythm or beat of the song.

This phrase is commonly used when describing dancing that is coordinated with the music's rhythm or beat.

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If I could dance to one song, the rest of my life, I think this might be it.
They run... under the stars, dance to the wind's song.
"Now the satyrs turn to dance and song to the lovely beat and sway, waiting for dusk to come upon them there and the dark night came upon them lost in pleasure."
Trot originated from the popular dance song, the dance song... the dance song which is called foxtrot.
Joanne used to make me dance to this song.
It's a really catchy dance song.
All right, Callisto, cut the song and dance.
We don't need the song and dance.
She's giving you the song and dance.
Walter and Shirley are about to dance to a song that was played at their wedding.
Ha! No, and I will never dance to that song.
This one, we actually learned how to dance to that song at an Arthur Murray studio.
For mysterious reasons the fairly passive artist Jim was appointed despite the song and dance his mother kicked up.
So skip the song and dance and just find them.
I am quite the song-and-dance man.
You know the songs and dances?
Apologies for the song and dance, but we brought you here as a precaution.
I've read the reports, so you can skip the song and dance.
He thought by paying a few bucks, he got the song and dance.
Next time you want a favor, spare me the song and dance, Mr. Strobridge.

Alternatives:

move to the song
groove to the song
dance in time with the song
dance along to the music

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Dance with the song vs Dance to the song