(place) by viterbiSearcher Sun Oct 01 2000 at 10:24:16
A public dancing venue, especially one in which alcohol is served. Also called a dance house. The term dates to at least the mid 19th Century.

See also Dancehall, which is a style of music, rather than a venue.

sources:
http://dictionary.oed.com

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