What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dance beat with energy (5)" mean?

The definition is "Dance". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TAN (abbreviation="beat") + GO (abbreviation="energy") = TANGO; definition: "Dance" The answer is Tango.

Dance beat with energy (5)

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