What does the cryptic crossword clue "Man or woman with a degree in Dance (5)" mean?

The definition is "Dance". The wordplay uses a deletion. SAM (synonym="could be short for Samuel or Samantha") + BA (synonym="Bachelor of Arts degree") = SAMBA; definition: "Dance" The answer is SAMBA.

Man or woman with a degree in Dance (5)

Guardian Cryptic #25594 | 9 Across | 2012-03-27 flower

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