This is the 5030th most frequent Japanese word.
舞う
To dance or flutter.
The word 舞う here describes the poetic and soft motion of cherry blossom petals being carried and moved by the wind.
桜の花びらが風に舞う。
Cherry blossom petals dance in the wind.
Here, 舞う is used metaphorically to evoke an image of light and graceful motion, comparing the dancer's movements to a butterfly.
彼女の踊りはまるで蝶が舞うようだった。
Her dance was like a butterfly fluttering.
In this context, 舞う indicates a direct action of performing a specific dance in the context of traditional performing arts.