Dance Names

Commonly used in Russia, has an Old World Slavic feel.   The original Galen can be used for girls as well as boys.

Galina

This name was given a lithe and graceful image by ballerina Gelsey Kirkland, but was later far surpassed by Kelsey and Chelsea.

Gelsey

Like Ray, a formerly funky nickname name that is newly cool. Comedian Amy Schumer used it for her son. 
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While technically Gene is short for Eugene, it can certainly be used on its own as an honor name for grandpa Eugene or even grandma Jean.

Gene

 might be right for parents in the dance field or who love dancing, or babies you hope will be dancers or who dance before they're born! Many of the dance names here are the 

 or characters in ballet or other dance pieces, such as Clara and Romeo.

 include Anna, Aurora, Boston, Conrad, Graham, Josephine, Juliet, and Lorenzo. Names inspired by particular styles of dance — such as Allemande, Tango, Jive, and Ballerina — are bold and evocative choices for the dance devotee.

 might also be considered dance names, such as Arabesque and Minuet, Jazz and Dash. Our dance-inspired names for baby girls and boys include the following choices.

Baby names inspired by dance, dancers, and dances, with meanings, origin, and popularity (Page 6)

Dance Baby Names

Galina

Gelsey

Gene