noun
dance
B1
Tanz (der) means 'dance'—a woman or person dancing, a social event, or a dance style. Plural is 'Tänze' (umlaut + -e). It's a masculine noun (der Tanz) with standard declension; genitive singular 'des Tanzes'. Used for performances, traditions, and social gatherings and physical exercise.
Examples
Die Musik spielte bis Mitternacht, während die Gäste den Tanz genossen.
The music played until midnight while the guests enjoyed the dance.
Der Wiener Walzer ist ein eleganter Tanz.
The Viennese waltz is an elegant dance.
Der Tanz begann um acht Uhr.
The dance started at eight o'clock.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture people dancing under lights with a banner that reads 'Tanz'.
der (masculine): imagine a male dancer holding a sign 'der Tanz' to fix the gender.
Notes
Plural is 'Tänze'. 'Tanz' can mean the act of dancing or a specific dance event.