Dance Crossword Puzzles: Free Printable and Online

Test your knowledge of ballet, hip-hop, and more with our engaging Dance crossword puzzles on Grid Genius.

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Dance

Hard · 15×15 · 22 words
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  1. 4. A slender spirit of the air, often seen in white tulle
  2. 6. A mirror ball's favorite light show from the seventies
  3. 8. A cuban flirtation that moves the hips but keeps the head cool
  4. 9. To talk nonsense or to swing with high energy
  5. 10. A numerical homophone that stands out in a circle of tulle
  6. 14. Writing the steps for a script that never uses words
  7. 15. The sharp end of a dancer's ambition
  8. 16. A slow burn where balance is tested to the extreme
  9. 17. A leap that sounds like it belongs on a runway
  10. 18. A legal profession's limit where a ballerina finds support
  11. 19. To walk with a confident air, or a ribbon worn over the shoulder
  12. 20. Rising to the occasion on the tips of one's toes

Down

  1. 1. A story told by the silent, shimmering on silk
  2. 2. The final flourish before the curtain falls
  3. 3. A short jacket or a long, repetitive Ravel crescendo
  4. 4. The heartbeat of a Brazilian carnival
  5. 5. A storytelling hip motion that bypasses the vocal cords
  6. 7. A vibration of the shoulders that would worry a mechanic
  7. 11. A frantic spin believed to cure a spider's bite
  8. 12. Northern lights seen in the frozen movements of a dancer
  9. 13. A bullfight minus the bull, performed to a march
  10. 14. The art of fighting without ever landing a punch

Dance

Medium · 11×11 · 14 words
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  1. 1. Layered tulle garment that might be stiff or floppy
  2. 2. Rhythmical Brazilian dance often associated with Carnival
  3. 5. A highly disciplined step often seen in parades
  4. 7. Spicy Caribbean movement often found in nightclubs
  5. 8. Abrupt, sharp movements as opposed to fluid ones
  6. 10. Fitness craze that feels more like a Latin dance party
  7. 11. A performer who takes the spotlight alone
  8. 12. Stationary handrail used for warm-ups

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  1. 1. The speed at which the music dictates the motion
  2. 3. Formal setting for a waltz or a quickstep
  3. 4. Theatrical entertainment often featuring a line of dancers
  4. 6. The steady pulse that guides a dancer's feet
  5. 7. A folk dance where four couples form a shape
  6. 9. A gliding step in which one foot literally chases the other

Dance

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 1. Dance where the shoes make clicking sounds on the floor
  2. 3. Dance style characterized by energy and improvisation
  3. 5. Dancing on the very tips of the toes
  4. 6. Held positions or artistic stances

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  1. 1. The speed at which music is played
  2. 2. Ballroom dance performed in triple time
  3. 4. Style of dance popular in the 1970s involving mirror balls

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Dance Crossword FAQ

Is this Dance crossword puzzle free?

Yes. Every Dance crossword on this page is free. You can print it, download it as a PDF, or play it online without paying anything or creating an account.

Can I print the Dance crossword?

Yes. Click Print on any puzzle for a print-ready page with the grid, the clues, and a name and date line, or use Download to save it as a PDF, PNG, or JPEG for photocopying. The PDF download includes a filled answer key on the last page for grading.

Can students play these crosswords online?

Yes. Every puzzle has a Play online link that opens in the browser on any device. No app install and no signup is needed to play, which makes it easy to share with a class.

Can I make my own Dance crossword?

Yes. The free Grid Genius crossword maker builds a puzzle from your own words and clues, with a printable grid and answer key. The Grid Genius app can also generate a complete crossword from any topic you type.