prance

verb

1. To spring forward on the hind legs.
2. (colloquial, figuratively)To strut about in a showy manner.

   “John's daughter was prancing about the sitting room, practicing for her school dance.”

   ““So, so beautiful. I'm gonna do one last roly-poly before we go. [snorting, squealing] At least I had one moment of joy in a life of drudgery. Where will the truffle hunt take us next?” “Nowhere. You're free, Jambone. I'm releasing you from nose jail.” “Really? I can stay here in this paradise and prance and frolic?” “Just stick to frolicking.” “[emotional] Thank you, Mr. Bender. You're the kindest person I've ever met.” “Really? [crying] That's horrible.””

noun

1. A prancing movement.

   “There seemed a little prance of triumph in his movement,”