Tantsijad

Tantsijad is the Estonian word for dancers in the plural form. In everyday language it refers to a group of people who dance, including professional performers, students in a dance school, or members of a dance troupe. The term is gender-neutral and can denote either a specific group or the profession collectively.

The word comes from tantsija, meaning dancer, with the standard Estonian plural suffix, resulting in tantsijad for “the dancers.” The singular form tantsija is used for a single dancer of any gender; context determines whether the reference is to an individual or a group.

In Estonian culture and media, tantsijad can also appear as a title or label for artistic works and organizations, reflecting the central role of dance in performance arts. While specific works or groups may adopt the name, the term generally signals topics related to dance, choreography, and stage performance.

As a general term, tantsijad appears in articles and discussions on dance, performances, ensembles, and dance education, and is part of the broader vocabulary of Estonian performing arts.