The dances are modest (9)
I believe the answer is:
chastened
'are modest' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.
'the dances' is the wordplay.
'the dances' anagrams to 'CHASTENED'.
But, I'm not clear how the anagram is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for chastened that I've seen before include "Contrite" , "Subdued the pride of, punished" , "taken down a peg or two" , "Subdued by correction" , "Humiliated" .)