Cinderella dance

English

Etymology

In reference to the fairy-tale Cinderella, whose protagonist must leave the ball by midnight before the enchantments allowing her to be there come to an end.

Noun

Cinderella dance (plural Cinderella dances)

  1. (dated) An early dancing party ending at midnight.
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