The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word TERPSICHOREAN
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The straight part
We know that "like dancing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like dancing = terpsichorean.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TERPSICHOREAN mean?
TERPSICHOREAN noun- A person who dances, especially professionally.
- Of or relating to dancing.