terpsichore

noun

1. Classical Mythology. the Muse of dancing and choral song.
2. (lowercase) choreography; the art of dancing.

noun

1. the Muse of the dance and of choral song

the muse of the dance, Greek Terpsikhore, literally “enjoyment of dance,” from terpein “to delight” (from PIE root *terp- “to satisfy;” cf. Sanskrit trpyati “takes one’s fill,” Lithuanian tarpstu “to thrive, prosper”) + khoros “dance, chorus” (see chorus).