
Dance attendance on somebody
Attentive Service
Describes attending to someone's needs with extra care, often more than usual or expected.
The servant had to dance attendance on the aristocrats during their visit.
Seeking Approval
Used when someone tries very hard to please another person or gain their approval.
He danced attendance on the director, hoping to get the lead role.
Possible Negative
Can imply the effort to please is excessive or subservient, potentially negative.
She felt like she was dancing attendance on her in-laws too much.