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dance recitals

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UK/ˈdɑːns rɪˈsaɪtlz/
US/ˈdæns rɪˈsaɪtlz/

“dance recitals” is a form of “dance recital”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.

Meaning

  1. nounplural

    Public shows in which students or performers present dances they have rehearsed, often at the end of a term or year.

    Grammar: The plural form of dance recital: our daughter has two dance recitals this spring.

    Patterns

    • perform in dance recitals
    • attend dance recitals

    Our school holds two dance recitals every year, one in winter and one in June.

    Parents filled the auditorium for the annual dance recitals.

    She spent months rehearsing for the dance recitals in the town theater.

Word forms

singulardance recital

Common combinations

annual dance recitals
The studio's annual dance recitals sell out quickly.
rehearse for dance recitals
The children rehearse for dance recitals every Saturday.
attend dance recitals
Grandparents love to attend dance recitals.
perform in dance recitals
He performs in dance recitals with his ballet class.
end-of-year dance recitals
End-of-year dance recitals are a highlight for many families.

Synonyms and how they differ

dance shows
Dance shows is looser and can include professional performances, while recitals suggest students displaying what they have learned.
showcases
Showcases may feature work from several groups or genres and have a promotional feel, unlike a school recital.
dance concerts
Concerts suggests a more formal, ticketed event, often by older or professional dancers.

Word family

recital noun
a performance by one or a few performers
recitalist noun
a person who gives a recital
recite verb
to say aloud from memory
dancer noun
a person who dances

Commonly confused: dance recitals or rehearsal?

dance recitals vs rehearsal

A rehearsal is practice before a performance. A recital is the performance itself.

Practice

The dance school invites families to watch the students at its yearly ___.

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