expression, godan verb (-ru)
all talk and no action; much socializing but little progress
A set phrase describing a meeting or conference where there is lively discussion and socializing but no real decisions or progress. Often used critically or humorously. The literal meaning is 'the conference dances'.
今日の会議は踊るだけで、何も決まらなかった。
Today's meeting was all talk and no action; nothing was decided.
あの委員会は
That committee is always in a state of much socializing but little progress.