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Call for Stan's dancing shows (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pageants

'shows' is the definition.

'call for stan's dancing' is the wordplay.
'call for' becomes 'page' (to page is to call with a pager).
'dancing' is an anagram indicator.
'stan' anagrammed gives 'ants'.
'page'+'ants'='PAGEANTS'

(Other definitions for pageants that I've seen before include "Dramatic or spectacular tableaux" , "Elaborate processions or tableaux" , "Rich and spectacular ceremonies" , "Costumed processions" , "ceremonial events" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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