Go dancing vs go to dance

Both "go dancing" and "go to dance" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Go dancing" is commonly used to refer to going out to dance socially or for fun, while "go to dance" is used when referring to attending a dance class or event.

Last updated: April 11, 2024 • 423 views

Go dancing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to going out to dance socially or for fun.

This phrase is used to indicate the activity of going out to dance, usually in a social setting such as a club or party.

Examples:

Let's go dancing tonight!
She loves to go dancing on weekends.
They went dancing at the salsa club.
We should go dancing more often.
Do you want to go dancing with me?

Alternatives:

Let's dance tonight!
She enjoys dancing on weekends.
They danced at the salsa club.
We should dance more often.
Do you want to dance with me?

go to dance

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English. It is typically used when referring to attending a dance class or event.

This phrase is used when talking about attending a specific dance class, event, or performance.

Examples:

She goes to dance classes every Tuesday.
They are going to dance at the competition next week.
He went to dance at the ballet recital.
I want to go to dance lessons to improve my skills.
Do you go to dance performances often?

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Feb 2, 2018 ... Where did the spaghetti go to dance? The meatBALL! (duh...) Super Bowl Sunday. I'm still not sure why it's not a National Holiday, ...

Alternatives:

She attends dance classes every Tuesday.
They are participating in the dance competition next week.
He performed at the ballet recital.
I want to take dance lessons to improve my skills.
Do you attend dance performances often?

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