This is the 7688th most frequent Dutch word.
dansende
"Dancing."
Here, "dansende" functions as an attributive adjective modifying "kinderen," describing them as engaged in the dancing action.
De dansende kinderen waren blij.
The dancing children were happy.
"Dansende" describes "figuren," specifying the visual characteristic or activity they were performing.
Ik zag de dansende figuren in de verte.
I saw the dancing figures in the distance.
In this case, "dansende" is used metaphorically to describe the music in a lively or rhythmic manner.