Meaning & use
Veleta
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A traditional English ballroom dance in triple time, performed by couples in a sequence of set steps.
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The dance instructor led the class through the veleta, counting out the triple-time steps.
Older couples at the social club still request the veleta at every dance night.
A note on using this word
Also spelled 'Valeta,' this sequence dance was especially popular in Britain during the early 20th century.
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