Usage Note
Danse refers to dance as an art form or activity. La danse classique is classical ballet, while danse contemporaine is modern dance. The related verb is danser and the person who dances is un danseur / une danseuse. France has a strong ballet tradition centered on the Paris Opera Ballet (Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris), one of the world's oldest companies.
Examples
"Elle suit des cours de danse chaque semaine."
Natural Translation
She takes dance classes every week.
Literal Translation
She follows courses of dance each week
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