What does the cryptic crossword clue "Supporter joining tribe before match in lively dance (8)" mean?

The definition is "dance". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FAN (synonym="supporter") + DAN (synonym="one of the tribes of Israel") + GO (synonym="match") = FANDANGO; definition: "lively dance" The answer is FANDANGO.

Supporter joining tribe before match in lively dance (8)

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