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36 Dance Quotes

Dancing is the language of the soul, where words fail, movements speak. It’s a rhythmic conversation between body and music, a celebration of life’s vibrant pulse. As we move to the rhythm, we find ourselves immersed in a world of emotions and stories, each step telling a tale of joy, sorrow, love, or liberation. Dancing is like poetry in motion, where every gesture paints a vivid picture of our innermost feelings.

In the dance, we embrace freedom, breaking the shackles of self-doubt and inhibition. It’s a universal expression of unity, transcending boundaries and cultures. Whether in the graceful waltz or the fiery tango, dance speaks the universal language of the heart, reminding us that life is a beautiful, rhythmic journey to be danced with all our heart and soul.

“Work like you don’t need the money. Dance like no one is watching. And love like you’ve never been hurt.” -Mark Twain

“Work like you don’t need the money. Dance like no one is watching. And love like you’ve never been hurt.” -Mark Twain

 

“Dance is like wine; it matures with every performance.” -Alarmel Valli

“Dance is like wine; it matures with every performance.” -Alarmel Valli

 

“Never trust spiritual leader who cannot dance.” -Mr. Miyagi

“Never trust spiritual leader who cannot dance.” -Mr. Miyagi

 

“Where words leave off, music begins.” -Heinrich Heine

“Where words leave off, music begins.” -Heinrich Heine

 

“Never give a sword to a man who can’t dance.” -Confucius

“Never give a sword to a man who can’t dance.” -Confucius

 

“The truest expression of a people is in its dance and in its music. Bodies never lie.” -Agnes de Mille

“The truest expression of a people is in its dance and in its music. Bodies never lie.” -Agnes de Mille

 

“The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word.” -Mata Hari

“The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word.” -Mata Hari

 

“The one thing that can solve most of our problems is dancing.” -James Brown

“The one thing that can solve most of our problems is dancing.” -James Brown

 

“The job of feet is walking, but their hobby is dancing.” -Amit Kalantri

“The job of feet is walking, but their hobby is dancing.” -Amit Kalantri

 

“When the music changes, so does the dance.”

“When the music changes, so does the dance.”

 

“To dance, put your hand on your heart and listen to the sound of your soul.” -Eugene Louis

“To dance, put your hand on your heart and listen to the sound of your soul.” -Eugene Louis

 

“There is a bit of insanity in dancing that does everybody a great deal of good.” -Edwin Denby

“There is a bit of insanity in dancing that does everybody a great deal of good.” -Edwin Denby

 

“To touch, to move, to inspire. This is the true gift of dance.” -Aubrey Lynch

“To touch, to move, to inspire. This is the true gift of dance.” -Aubrey Lynch

 

“Once you are dancing with the devil, the prettiest capers won’t help you.” -E. T. A. Hoffmann

“Once you are dancing with the devil, the prettiest capers won’t help you.” -E. T. A. Hoffmann

 

“Poetry is to prose as dancing is to walking.” -John Wain

“Poetry is to prose as dancing is to walking.” -John Wain

 

"If you’ve got nothing to dance about, find a reason to sing.” -Melody Carstairs

“If you’ve got nothing to dance about, find a reason to sing.” -Melody Carstairs

 

“When you dance, you can enjoy the luxury of being you.” -Paulo Coelho

“When you dance, you can enjoy the luxury of being you.” -Paulo Coelho

 

“To watch us dance is to hear our hearts speak.”

“To watch us dance is to hear our hearts speak.”

 

“There are short-cuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them.” -Vicki Baum

“There are short-cuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them.” -Vicki Baum

 

“Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance.” -Dave Barry

“Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance.” -Dave Barry

 

“It takes an athlete to dance, but an artist to be a dancer.” -Shanna LaFleur

“It takes an athlete to dance, but an artist to be a dancer.” -Shanna LaFleur

 

“If life is good, don’t just sit there, Dance!” -Terri Guillemets

“If life is good, don’t just sit there, Dance!” -Terri Guillemets

 

“He who cannot dance puts the blame on the floor.”

“He who cannot dance puts the blame on the floor.”

 

“Everything in the universe has rhythm. Everything dances.” -Maya Angelou

“Everything in the universe has rhythm. Everything dances.” -Maya Angelou

 

“Disco is just pop music you can dance to.” -Sheena Easton

“Disco is just pop music you can dance to.” -Sheena Easton

 

“Dancing is the poetry of the foot.” -John Dryden

“Dancing is the poetry of the foot.” -John Dryden

 

“Dancing is silent poetry.” -Simonides

“Dancing is silent poetry.” -Simonides

 

“Dancing is a vertical expression of a horizontal desire.” -Robert Frost

“Dancing is a vertical expression of a horizontal desire.” -Robert Frost

 

“Dance isn’t something that can be explained in words. It has to be danced.” -Paige Arden

“Dance isn’t something that can be explained in words. It has to be danced.” -Paige Arden

 

“Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body.” -Martha Graham

“Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body.” -Martha Graham

 

“Dance is a great way to express yourself.” -Darcey Bussell

“Dance is a great way to express yourself.” -Darcey Bussell

 

“Dance is a delicate balance between perfection and beauty.”

“Dance is a delicate balance between perfection and beauty.”

 

“Dance first. Think later. It’s the natural order.” -Samuel Beckett

“Dance first. Think later. It’s the natural order.” -Samuel Beckett

 

“Daily dance uplifts the soul to spiritual realms.” -Lailah Gifty Akita

“Daily dance uplifts the soul to spiritual realms.” -Lailah Gifty Akita

 

“Any kind of dancing is better than no dancing at all.” -Lynda Barr

“Any kind of dancing is better than no dancing at all.” -Lynda Barr

 

“Allow yourself to trust joy and embrace it. You will find you dance with everything.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Allow yourself to trust joy and embrace it. You will find you dance with everything.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson