woman dancing
Unicode: 1F483
Description
A woman dancing in a red dress, typically characterized by a flamenco or salsa style. She is often depicted with one arm raised and the dress appearing to swish.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents dancing, enjoyment, celebration, party, or elegance. Can also convey Spanish culture, passion, and femininity.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010) as 'Dancer'. It is part of a set of emojis representing various activities and professions, with this particular one becoming a popular symbol for dancing and celebration, particularly Latin American dance forms.
Usage Examples
- Inviting someone to a party: 'Let's dance tonight! 💃'
- Celebrating good news: 'We did it! 💃🎉'
- Commenting on a good song: 'This beat makes me want to dance! 💃'
- Expressing confidence or flair: 'Feeling myself today! 💃'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to represent dancing, parties, flirty vibes, or to suggest a fun, celebratory mood.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often associated with fun, elegance, or sometimes used in contexts related to K-pop dance, though its primary association remains with Latin dance styles.