Real Dictionary

dance hall
countable noun: Dance halls were large rooms or buildings where people used to pay to go and dance, usually in the evening.

dance hall in American English
a large, usually public, hall for dancing
noun: a public establishment that, for an admission fee, provides its patrons with music and space for dancing and, sometimes, dancing partners and refreshments

dance hall in British English
noun: a large room or building where people used to pay to go and dance, usually in the evening