Dancing Dream Meanings

Dancing Dream Meaning: From 20 Different Sources


(1) Dancing may be a sexual symbol, representing sexual intercourse.

(2) By virtue of its sexual associations, dancing may represent a coming together - courtship - of the masculine (animus) and feminine (anima) side of one’s nature (for anima / animus, see Brothcr / Sistcr, sections

(4) -(6)).

(3) Joining a dance probably means relating cooperatively with the other person or group. What does that person or group symbolize? It may be some part of you: your hidden self, with its multitude of emotions, instinctive impulses, ideas, ideals, beliefs / prejudices, attitudes, ambitions, etc.

(4) Perhaps it is the ‘dance of life’. Participating / not participating in the dance would then mean relating harmoniously with Nature (or your unconscious) / being out of step with it. (Dancing clumsily might signify that you were ‘out of step’.)

(5) If the dance is a frenzied solo performance, it may represent some kind of‘possession’, indicating that some psychic element is threatening to take you over.

If this is the case, you need to identify the causes of any compulsive behaviour you observe in yourself; and then to come to terms with it - which will usually mean either making space in your life for some hitherto repressed part of you; or getting rid of (repressed) guilt-feelings; or both. (For repression)

Dream Source: A Dictionary of Dream Symbols
Author: Eric Ackroyd
Example: ‘We were both shy of each other but as the dance went on I found I could move so well to his steps that we felt like one, it was so effortless that it felt like floating’ (Heather).

The example shows the general meaning of danc­ing, feeling at one with someone or aspects of yourself. It shows unity, as seen in the cells working as a harmonious whole. It can also mean happiness; sexual mating dance; get­ting closer or more intimate.

If the dance is awkward: lack of harmony connected with what is depicted. Animals dancing: harmony with unconscious drives and sexuality. Skeletons or dark ‘things’ dancing: developing a relationship with what we fear—meeting it; dancing with death. In life we always dance with death, meaning we have an intimate relationship with it, but might not be ready to recognise who our panner is.

Dream Source: A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences
Author: Tony Crisp
Dancing in a dream may point to liberating the body from complacency or inactivity. It may represent freedom of movement. Dancing with a partner in a dream may fulfill a desire for a more harmonious relationship and a preference to express balance and grace.
Dream Source: Ariadne's Book of Dream
Author: Ariadne Green
Symbolizes God’s grace and help in a time of trouble, Ps. 30:10-11. If people are dancing at a night club it can be symbolic of a wild lifestyle, 1 Pet. 4:3 NLT
Dream Source: Christian Dream Symbols
Author: Tyler Wolfe
You are searching for more grace and fluidity in the complicated relationships in your life. Dancing is also an elaborate mating ritual.

It is a socially acceptable behavior that is designed to escalate toward intimacy and sex. Even dancing alone is a sensual experience that celebrates the ability to move in space. This results in a sensual experience of one’s body, signaling a readiness for sexual expression. In group dancing, such as ballet or modern dance troupes, the symbolic conversation expands to the idea of poetry in motion.

Dream Source: Complete Dictionary of Dreams
Author: Dr. Mıchael Lennox
1. Spiritual sacrifice;

2. Joy;

3. Rejoice;

4. Idolatry;

5. Prophesy;

Ps. 30:11; 149:3; 1 Sam. 18:6, 7; Ex. 32:19; 2 Sam. 6:14, 16; Luke 15:21-25; Matt. 11:16-17; 14:6; Judges 11:34; Lam. 5:15.

Dream Source: Dream Dictionary The Biblical Model
Author: Vincent Wienand
Universal Landscape: The contemplation of merging. Sensual expression.

Dreaming Lens: Were you dancing? Was someone else dancing? If you were dancing, were you dancing with anyone else? Who were you dancing with? Did you know the person? What kind of dance were you doing? Was it couples dancing, or was it a group dancing? What kind of music was involved, if any?

Personal Focus: Dancing is an elaborate mating ritual. It is a socially acceptable behavior that is designed to escalate toward intimacy and sex. Even dancing alone is a sensual experience that celebrates the ability to move in space. This results in a sensual experience of one’s body, signaling a readiness for sexual expression. Dancing in a dream relates to this need for connection to the celebratory experience of bodily desire.

When dancing, each partner responds to the other in an opposing manner. This is most apparent in ballroom dancing where the actual steps taken will be done in reverse by each. The same could be said of free-form dancing, in that a vibrant dance experience often relates to how well the two dancers play off one another. In group dancing, such as ballet or modern dance troupes, the symbolic conversation expands to the idea of poetry in motion.

If you are one of the dancers, you may need to masterfully integrate the energetic qualities of the person with whom you are dancing. If you are watching others dance, then you may need to incorporate the qualities of the pair that is dancing. A modern dance club atmosphere is likely a call for abandon or a cry for freedom of expression. Partner dancing indicates a demand for the working together of the disparate elements represented by the two who are dancing. A more free-form style of dance may point to a need to let go of control whereas more precise movement may indicate that a level of discipline is required. Watching a dance performance likely connects to a need to be more expressive with your body and/or your relationship to sensuality.

Dream Source: Dream Sight: A Dictionary and Guide for Interpreting Any Dream
Author: Dr. Michael Lennox
The release of swaying your body in time with music is incredibly primal, and something humans have done for millennia. There’s a sense of freedom that comes with any type of dance, and the ability to abandon inhibitions and let go is liberating. The core message of this dream is that you need to cut loose somehow, relinquish constraints and find the independence you seek. It’s time to express yourself and get in touch with your wants and needs. Fun times are ahead so put your best foot forward!
Dream Source: Dreams Interpretations Hidden Meanings Symbols
Author: Alison Davies
Dancing in a dream means a calamity.

If one sees himself dancing for someone else in a dream, it means that he will share his problems with him. Dancing alone in one’s house in a dream signifies joy and satisfaction.

If a sick person sees himself dancing in a dream, it denotes his anxiety. Ifone is pulled to a dancing circle in a dream, it means that he will be saved from tribulation or be declared innocent from false allegations.

If a child is seen dancing in a dream, then it means that he may lose his speech or become dumb, because when a child dances, he mostly moves his hands to express himself.

If a prisoner sees himself dancing in a dream, it means that he will be set free. Dancing on top of a table, a raised stage or on top of a hill in a dream means a scare. Dancing inside one’s house, surrounded with one’s family members with no outsiders in a dream means joy and celebration.

If a sick person sees himself dancing in a dream, it means longevity. Seeing a woman dancing alone in a dream means a scandal.

If a traveller sees himself dancing on the road in a dream, it means adversities.

If a poor person sees himself dancing in a dream, it means richness.

(Also see Dancer)

Dream Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation
Author: Ibn Seerin
Old, traditional interpretations of dreams of dancing portend happiness and conviviality.

For young dreamers, many pleasures.

For adults and the very old, bright vistas in store. Modern interpretations add sexual desires to any dance dream.

It is sometimes masked as exhibitionism.

Dream Source: Psycho Dream Interpretation
Author: Ella Freeman Sharpe
This may be a happy dream which suggests that on some level you feel joy, happiness, and a sense of victory.

If you are not in a good mood, and don’t feel very joyful, this dream may be compensatory in nature. It may be trying to balance negativity and stress that you feel in daily life. Superstition based dream interpretation says that dreaming of dancing predicts happy times ahead. Depending on the content of this dream, it may have some sexual connotations.

Dream Source: The Bedside Dream Dictionary
Author: Silvana Amar
Unmarried folk may regard tins as a forerunner of a solution of their love problems.

It is a fortunate dream also for married people, for they may look forward to much pleasure and pride in their children.

Dream Source: The Complete Dream Book
Author: Gillian Holloway
If you dream of seeing white-haired men and women dancing, your financial condition will improve considerably.

To dream of dancing yourself means sudden good fortune.

Dream Source: The Complete Dream Book
Author: Gillian Holloway
Actual or desired self-expression, creativity, or communication.

Happiness, joy, or other emotion.

Dancing with a partner can represent a relationship, bond, or interaction (such as a conversation or time spent together), getting along well, or being in agreement with each other.

See also: Stage or Screen; Creativity; Performing; Audition

Dream Source: The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary
Author: Nancy Wagaman
A dream of dancing suggests an enjoyment of life and a go-with-the-flow attitude. This dream may contain elements of wish-fulfillment, but there is the underlying theme of years of hard work and dedication. Such a dream may be encouraging you to have more discipline or, alternatively, to have the courage to take up artistic skills.

See also ARTS AND CRAFTS.

Dream Source: The Element Encyclopedia
Author: Theresa Cheung
(see Drum, Foot, Music)

A type of passionate, sexual dream, like the Dance of the Veils in Arabia.

The act of courtship.

Joining a dance equates to integrating with a new group or situation. Watch to see how smoothly this dance progresses.

The dance of life. Consider if you are standing at the sidelines here, being a wallflower, or if you participate fully in what the music offers.

Ecstatic dance: In places like Africa and .Arabia, this type of dancing reflects religious zeal and acts as a vehicle for divine possession. So, ask yourself how much you wish to be controlled by faith, lead by convictions, and influenced by creeds.

Dancing without a partner: Either reveling in self-fulfillment, or wishing for someone with whom to share the dance floor of your life.

A representation of the universal feminine aspect through movement. In many ancient cultures, dance was part of fertility rites. In Asia, specifically, the art of belly dancing developed from this idea.

Each form of dance has specific implied or symbolic interpretive value.

For example, tap dancing can equate to side stepping the issues, whereas ballet reflects either a graceful demeanor in difficult situations or walking on tiptoe around people.

Dream Source: The Language of Dreams
Author: Patrica Telesco
This is a happy dream which indicates you feel joy, happiness and a sense of victory. Traditionally this dream predicts happy times ahead.
Dream Source: Tryskelion Dream Interpretation
Author: Pagan - Anonymous
lucky numbers: 01-02-11-14-42-44

alone: sadness at not attracting a particular person’s attention.

being a dancer: wil endure long periods of work for intense moments of pure passion.

led by a: accept the situation; the problem doesn’t desist when you dance around it.

children, little: a spontaneous outburst from a contented home.

fancy dances: big prosperity if you keep your balance.

great grace, with: need to connect with a carefree, uninhibited spirit to solve dilemmas.

hulahula, the: a string of tantalizing love adventures.

jazz, to: wil borrow carfare home for safety.

jig, man dancing a, with a woman: he is in love with her, her purpose is more basic.

married woman: are light-hearted and gay and love your work.

others: must control your passion for being too easily benevolent.

woman, with a man: a life of simple pleasures wil come soon.

young girl: wil win favor from elder for inheritance.

of: freedom of movement from earthly limits.

others: performing steps you should do for success in business.

polka, the: a good, heart-felt, kind, instinctual exercise.

quadrille, the: off with the old love and in with the new.

with sweetheart: gracefulness in creative expression.

with your wife: unity is the only solution to boredom.

rings around your partner: are pushing too hard to have your way.

school, attending a: entanglement into an already complex love affair.

sick people, before: need to keep emotional distance.

steel rope, on a: seek conditions that prevent unity while saying you want it.

tango, a: wil be too occupied with nightclubs and places of amusement.

dancing a: intense passion dissipates into intense regret.

teacher, woman dreaming of a: rivals wil step up at every lul in the music.

man: have difficulty choosing between love offered.

watching friends: joy of transiting from one phase of life to another.

others: reflects your emotions toward them.

whirling in ecstasy: contact with the divine harmonic.

16 dream interpretation about dancing related.

Dance / Dancing

1- Dance has always represented freedom and been symbolic of other actions which were necessary for survival.

To be dancing in a dream portrays the creation of happiness, feeling at one with the surroundings and possibly getting closer or more intimate with a partner.

2- Psychologically, dance can be a reinforcement of freedom of movement, strength and emotion.

3- Spiritually; dancing has always been taken to represent the rhythm of life.

The patterns created are reputed to mirror the patterns of creativity. Dance also signifies the transformation of space into time.... dance / dancing dream meaning

Ballroom / Dancing

A ballroom filled with dancers indicates a happy family life.

An empty ballroom shows a longing for company and / or family. Intricate dancing symbolizes an ability to do well in anything you try.

To see others dancing means you will get pleasure from someone else’s good fortune.

To be dancing yourself means you will get pleasure from work that you do yourself.... ballroom / dancing dream meaning

Dancing Master

To dream of a dancing master, foretells you will neglect important affairs to pursue frivolities.

For a young woman to dream that her lover is a dancing master, portends that she will have a friend in accordance with her views of pleasure and life. ... dancing master dream meaning

Ball (dancing)

Dissatisfaction with the social situation (similar to Aristocrat), or enjoying social recognition.

A ball also is considered the place where one is introduced to social / cultivated passion.... ball (dancing) dream meaning

Dance / Dancing / Dancer

A frequent dream of women. Expressing joy and sorrow about one’s body.

The rhythm of life, specifically the female’s.

To this day, many native peoples depict important life events in dance, and it often happens that a new situation is introduced during a dream in the form of a dance. Similar to Swimming.

Dancing with a partner refers to the roles people play in a relationship. Who was leading?

Desire for a partner; dynamic expressions within a relationship (playfulness).

According to Freud, all rhythmic body movements are a symbol for intercourse. According to Jung, a female dancer expresses the principal archetype of the female.

See Ball (Dancing).... dance / dancing / dancer dream meaning

Dancing School

Strange experiences with the opposite sex may be expected by Those who dream of attending a school for dancing. Social or ballroom dancing instruction is connected with private affairs, while classic, tap, or other exhibition dancing with appearances in public.... dancing school dream meaning

Dancing Teacher

If a girl dreams that her betrothed is a dancing teacher, she will have a good reason to suspect him.... dancing teacher dream meaning

Fan Dancing

Suspicion is indicated by a dream in which a fan dancer performs. Either a man or a woman having this dream should beware of unseemly couduct that may lead to criticism from jealous people.... fan dancing dream meaning

Dance Or Dancing

If you dream that you are Dancing, it is a sign that money is coming to you, or that some cherished plan will meet with success. But if you merely watch others Dancing, then you will hear of good fortune concerning a friend.... dance or dancing dream meaning

Belly Dancing / Belly Dancer

Dreams of belly dancing or of a belly dancer represent sensuality, sexuality, and a desire for the expression of your goddess femininity in your life.

See Goddess.... belly dancing / belly dancer dream meaning

Hula Dancing

Exciting romantic adventures are forecast in a dream about hula dancing.... hula dancing dream meaning

Tap Dancing

To dream of seeing someone tap dancing is a positive omen, forecasting new friends and fun social times ahead.

If you were the one tap dancing, you may be feeing a bit overwhelmed with responsibilities and tasks, but if you can keep up your energy you will have success in all your endeavors.... tap dancing dream meaning

Disco Dancing

If you were dancing alone, this could be a simple expression of joyful feelings in waking life.

If you were dancing with a group of people, this could suggest good team spirit in waking life. A dream about a discotheque is a sign that the dreamer may be feeling excited but confused about a new relationship or project... disco dancing dream meaning

Line Dancing

Were you dancing in line with people you know in a country music scene? If so your unconscious may be reflecting on your tendency to conform or else your habit of stepping out of line or of failing to conform to the behavior your loved ones expect. Were you dancing in line or were you out of step?... line dancing dream meaning

Other Kinds Of Dancing

Dreams that feature movement could indicate that you need to move on take another route, or speed up your progress in some way.

Dancing a jig or waltz can suggest simple, innocent pleasures. Jumping or leaping in a dream can suggest ambition or the desire to improve your status.

If you were at an exercise class, perhaps in waking life you should take more exercise?... other kinds of dancing dream meaning

Flying / Swimming / Dancing

Have you had that feeling of zooming through the air, feeling free and unhindered? Flying is one of the most popular dreams because such images can inspire the dreamer, lifting them to spiritual heights or filling them with creative notions. Pleasurable swimming may mean exploring your unconscious depths, whilst dreams of dancing may be a metaphor for creativity, joy and freedom.... flying / swimming / dancing dream meaning