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Dance

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Dance

Is ns01 dance.png
Icon of the Dance skill in Three Houses.


Use Dance to allow an ally to move again.

Type(s)
  • Class
  • Standard (Genealogy of the Holy War)
First game

Mystery of the Emblem

Dance (Japanese: 踊る Dance) is a skill which debuted as a command in Mystery of the Emblem, then debuted as a defined visible skill in Genealogy of the Holy War, and has appeared in some form in almost every Fire Emblem series title since. Exclusively held by Dancers, its function is to refresh adjacent allied units to grant them a second movement opportunity in the turn, if they had previously moved already.

A small few games feature classes which replace Dancers or act as a counterpart to them, but otherwise perform an identical function. In The Binding Blade and The Blazing Blade, the Bard acts as a direct male countepart to Dancers, performs the same function through the Play command and, in Fire Emblem, can make full use of the same four dancer ring items as the Dancer. Neither appears in Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn, replaced by Herons who can use the functionally identical Canto or Galdrar skill, respectively, to fill the same role. In Fates, the Dancer is instead replaced by the Songstress class, who also performs the same function with the Sing command.

Data

In the main Fire Emblem series

Game Icon Effect Activation Capacity Notes
Mystery of the Emblem -- Refreshes one adjacent ally, allowing them to act again if they have already acted. Command -- Exists only as a command; this game does not have a skills system.
Genealogy of the Holy War Is snes02 dance.png Refreshes all four adjacent allies when outside of the Home Castle, or all other allies inside the Home Castle when used inside it, allowing them to act again if they have already acted. Command -- Debut as a defined, visible skill.
Thracia 776 Is snes03 dance.png Refreshes one adjacent ally, allowing them to act again if they have already acted. Command -- Appears as a defined, visible skill.
The Binding Blade -- Refreshes one adjacent ally, allowing them to act again if they have already acted. Command -- Exists only as a command; this game does not have a skills system.
The Blazing Blade -- Refreshes one adjacent ally, allowing them to act again if they have already acted.
If the unit has Ninis's Grace, Thor's Ire, Filla's Might or Set's Litany in their inventory, they can choose between doing the normal refreshing dance or using one of these items.
Command -- Exists only as a command; this game does not have a skills system.
The Sacred Stones -- Refreshes one adjacent ally, allowing them to act again if they have already acted. Command -- Exists only as a command.
New Mystery of the Emblem -- Refreshes one adjacent ally, allowing them to act again if they have already acted. Command -- Exists only as a command; this game does not have a skills system.
Awakening Is 3ds01 dance.png Refreshes one adjacent ally, allowing them to act again if they have already acted.
If the unit has Special Dance equipped, it activates alongside the dance.
Command -- Exists only as a command.
An unused skill icon suggests it may have been intended to be a defined skill at one point.
Three Houses Is ns01 dance.png Refreshes one adjacent ally, allowing them to act again if they have already acted.
If the unit has Special Dance equipped, it activates alongside the dance.
Command -- Appears as a defined, visible skill.
Engage Is ns02 dance.png Refreshes one adjacent ally, allowing them to act again if they have already acted.
If the unit has Special Dance equipped, it activates alongside the dance.
Command -- Exists only as a command.

In other Fire Emblem series titles

Game Icon Effect Range SP cost Prerequisites Unusable by Inheritable Other effects and notes
Heroes
Is feh skill assist.png Grants target ally that has acted another action. 1 150 -- Staves Cannot target ally with Sing or Dance.
This skill is treated as Sing or Dance.

Availability

Mystery of the Emblem

Classes Dancer

Genealogy of the Holy War

Classes Dancer

Thracia 776

Classes Dancer

The Binding Blade

Classes Dancer

The Blazing Blade

Classes Dancer

The Sacred Stones

Classes Dancer

New Mystery of the Emblem

Classes Dancer

Awakening

Classes Dancer

Three Houses

Classes Dancer

Engage

Classes Dancer

Heroes

Method Data
Unit (★★★) Lara: Step LivelyOlivia: Blushing BeautySilvia: Traveling DancerTethys: Beloved Dancer
Unit (★★★★) Eldigan: Strutting LionLachesis: Ballroom BloomLarum: Dancing BrideMirabilis: Spring DaydreamRinea: Reminiscent BelleSeadall: Misfortune-Teller
Unit (★★★★★) Berkut: Debonair NobleDorothea: Solar SongstressDorothea: Twilit HarmonyElincia: Estival PrincessEthlyn: Glimmering LadyInigo: Indigo DancerIshtar: Thunder's WaltzLarum: Sprightly DancerLene: Yearning DancerMicaiah: Summer's DawnMirabilis: DaydreamMirabilis: Sugarplum VisionNephenee: Sincere DancerNinian: Bright-Eyed BrideNinian: Frozen HeartNinian: Ice-Dragon OracleNinian: Oracle of DestinyOlivia: Festival DancerOlivia: Sky-High DancerPeony: Álfar Dream DuoPeony: Cherished DreamPeony: Sweet DreamPhina: Roving DancerPlumeria: Lewd DreamPlumeria: Rapturous DreamPlumeria: Temptation AnewQuan: Lightfoot PrinceReinhardt: Lightning's RondoRyoma: Dancing SamuraiSigurd: Destined DuoTriandra: NightmareTriandra: Reverent DreamTriandra: Sunlit NightmareXander: Dancing Knight

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Game Text
(English)
Text
(Japanese)
Genealogy of the Holy War
Refreshes adjacent
allies, allowing
them to act again.*
りんせつした
ユニットを
いどうかのうにする
Thracia 776
Grant ally
another action*
ユニットを
移動かのうにする
Awakening
A dance that allows allies to move again.
??
Three Houses
Use Dance to allow an ally to move again.
味方を再行動させる
Engage
Inspires allies to act again this phase.
??
Heroes
Grants another action to target ally. (Cannot target
an ally with Sing or Dance.)
対象を行動可能な状態にする
「歌う」「踊る」を持つ対象には使用できない

Trivia

Unused Engage icon.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Dance

--

Japanese

踊る

Dance (verb)

Spanish

Bailar

Dance (verb)

French

Danser

Dance (verb)

German

Tanzen

Dance (verb)

Italian

Danza

Dance (noun)

Portuguese

Dança

Dance (noun)

Korean

춤추기

Dancing

Simplified Chinese

跳舞

Dance

Traditional Chinese

起舞
跳舞

• Dance. Used in Heroes.
• Dance; used in Three Houses.

Gallery

References

See also

Skills in Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
Standard skills BargainCharmDanceMiracleParagonRenewal
Combat skills AccostAdeptCriticalNihilPaviseFollow-UpStealVantageWrath
Special sword skills AstraLunaSol
Uncategorized skills CantoRecoverReturn
Unused skills Darkness SwordHoly Sword
Skills in Fire Emblem: Thracia 776
AccostAdeptAstraBargainCantoCharmDanceLunaMiracleNihilParagonPaviseRenewalSolStealVantageWrath
Abilities in Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Class and skill level abilities Personal abilities
Bonus damage abilities Armored Effect NullCavalry Effect NullDragon Effect NullEffect NullFlying Effect NullInfantry Effect NullMonster Effect Null Monstrous Appeal
Breaker abilities AxebreakerBowbreakerFistbreakerLancebreakerSwordbreakerTomebreaker --
Debuffing abilities Seal DefenseSeal MagicSeal MovementSeal ResistanceSeal SpeedSeal Strength Blade Breaker
Experience-related abilities Model LeaderMastermind AptitudeImperial LineageLeicester LineageMastermindProfessor's GuidanceRoyal Lineage
Faire abilities AxefaireBowfaireBlack TomefaireDark TomefaireFistfaireLancefaireSwordfaireWhite Tomefaire --
Healing abilities Battalion RenewalLifetakerRenewalWhite Magic Heal + Animal FriendCatnapGoody BasketLive to ServeSongstress
Proximity abilities CharmHeartseekerSacred Power AdvocateBorn FighterGuardianHonorable SpiritInfirmary MasterLily's PoiseSongstress
Rally abilities Rally CharmRally DefenseRally DexterityRally LuckRally MagicRally MovementRally ResistanceRally SpeedRally Strength CompassionCrest ScholarPerseverance
Skill level abilities AuthorityAxe ProwessBow ProwessBrawling ProwessFaithLance ProwessReasonSword Prowess --
Stat-boosting abilities Alert StanceAvo +10Crit +20Defense +2Defensive TacticsDefiant AvoDefiant CritDefiant DefDefiant MagDefiant ResDefiant SpdDefiant StrDexterity +4Hit +20HP +5Magic +2Movement +1Offensive TacticsPomp & CircumstanceResistance +2Special DanceSpeed +2Strength +2Weight - Business ProsperityCircadian BeatConfidenceDistinguished HouseFighting SpiritHunter's BoonKing of GrapplingLady KnightLone WolfOfficer DutyPersecution ComplexPhilandererRivalryStaunch ShieldSurvival InstinctVeteran KnightWatchful Eye
Turn-related abilities Alert StanceArmored BlowBattalion DesperationBattalion VantageBattalion WrathDarting BlowDeath BlowDesperationDuelist's BlowFiendish BlowLucky SevenPoison StrikeQuick RiposteTransmuteUncanny BlowVantageWarding BlowWrath Blade BreakerMurderous IntentStaunch ShieldSurvival Instinct
Weapon abilities Axe Avo +20Axe Crit +10Black Magic Avo +20Black Magic Crit +10Black Magic Range +1Black Magic Uses x2Bow Avo +20Bow Crit +10BowfaireBowrange +Brawl Avo +20Brawl Crit +10Close CounterDark Magic Avo +20Dark Magic Crit +10Dark Magic Range +1Dark Magic Uses x2Lance Avo +20Lance Crit +10Sword Avo +20Sword Crit +10White Magic Avo +20White Magic Crit +10White Magic Range +1White Magic Uses x2
Miscellaneous abilities AegisCantoCounterattackDanceFireHealLethalityLocktouchMiasma ΔMiraclePassPaviseStealStealthTerrain ResistanceUnarmed Combat
Enemy-exclusive abilities 10 ElitesAnchorAgarthan TechnologyAir of IntimidationAncient DragonskinAncient Dragon WrathAnti-Magic ArmorBarrierCommanderCursed PowerDark Magic Uses x4Divine Dragon HornDragon-Scale WallEnclosing WallEnhanced FortitudeEssence BarrierGeneralGiant WingsHeavily Armored WallImmune StatusInfinite MagicKeen IntuitionMagic BindManifest PhantomMighty King of LegendNoncombatantParagonPath of the ConquerorPoisonSurging LightTwin CrestsUmbral LeechUnsealable MagicVital Defense
Unused abilities Black Magic Uses x4Dark Magic Crit +10DisciplineDragon Effect NullEffect NullFistbreakerInfantry Effect NullLance Avo +20White Magic Crit +10White Magic Uses x4
Assist skills in Heroes
Healing skills Ardent SacrificeMaiden's SolaceReciprocal AidSacrifice
Positioning skills Draw BackA Fate Changed!Fate Unchanged...Foul PlayFuture SightFuture VisionPivotRepositionShoveSmiteSwapTo Change Fate!
Rally skills Gold SerpentRally AttackRally Atk/DefRally Atk/ResRally Atk/SpdRally DefenseRally Def/ResRally ResistanceRally SpeedRally Spd/DefRally Spd/ResRally Up AtkRally Up DefRally Up ResRally Up Spd
Staff skills HealMartyrMendNudgePhysicReconcileRecoverRehabilitateRescueRestoreReturn
Miscellaneous skills Call to FlameCloying DreamsDanceDragon's DanceFrightful DreamGentle DreamGray WavesHarrowing DreamHarsh CommandPlaySingSpring's DreamSweet DreamsTender DreamWhimsical Dream
Game mechanics
Out-of-battle management Base (BarracksBase CampBase conversationEveryone's ConditionsExpeditionGarreg Mach Monastery (Abyss) • My CastleSomniel) • Bonus experienceDungeonsGameplay modes (DifficultyCreature CampaignNew Game +) • GoldLessonsMila ShrinesPeddlerPreparationsRenownShopping (ArmoryBargainsForgeItem shopMerchantOnline shopSecret shop) • Supply convoyWorld map
Battles and chapters ArenaBattle saveBossCastleChapter (Alternate routeParalogueSide quest) • ChestCombat forecastEvent tilesHidden treasureObjectivesReinforcementSkirmishTerrain (Hazards) • Turn (Turn rewind) • Weather (Fog of war) • Village
Stats Units ActionAffinityAuthorityBiorhythmCharmClass (Class masteryClass relative powerUnit type) • Constitution (Aid) • DefenseExperienceFollow-up critical multiplierGrowth rateHit pointHoly BloodInventoryLevelLuckMagicMovementProficiencyResistanceSkillSpeedStrengthWeapon levelWeight
Weapons Brave weaponCritical rateDurabilityHitKill bonusMightPersonal weaponsRangeWeapon experienceWeapon levelWeightWorth
Unit mechanics and commands AdjutantAttack (Counterattack) • Auto-BattleBattalion (Gambit) • CantoChain attackChain GuardClass change (Reclass) • Combat artCrestsDance (GaldrarPlaySing) • Death (Decoy) • DismountDragon VeinEmblem RingsFatigueInventoryLaguz transformationLove (JealousyInheritance) • Pair UpRallyRecruitmentRescue (Capture) • Skills (Offensive skill) • SmashStaggering BlowStatus effectsSupportTalkTradeUnit (AvatarBond unitsBonus unitEinherjarLoan unitPrisonerReplacement unitSubstitute character) • Visit
Calculations AttackAttack speedAvoidBonus damageCritical hit (Combination bonusDodgeTriangle Attack) • Hit rate (True hit) • Random number generatorWeapon triangle (Trinity of magic)
Connectivity amiiboData transferDouble DuelDownloadable contentLink ArenaMultiplayer battleOnline shopSpotPassStreetPass
Other BarrierBirthdayClass rollGlitchesMultiple endingsRankingsSound RoomTactician bonus