Dance is a language. But it is obviously not a spoken language. It is similar to sign language in that it can be understood no matter what language(s) u speak. However it is very different because its interpretation can change based on the person. It allows the speaker (dancer) to express his or herself in a way words cannot always do. Also the ability of the dance to be interpreted in many different ways enhances the language.
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I will be in great difficulty, if I tried to ask for direction to the bathroom using Dance only. Someone might interpret my despair in gestures, to mean that I am a rude individual, who must be put in Jail. I think many of the silent film plots employ this confusion to create comical effects and resolve them with a short written sentence on the screen. So are you sure you want me to speak in Dance?