The term 'Sprightly Dances' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: JIGS (4 letters) and JOWL (4 letters). A jig is a lively dance that originated in 16th century England, and is usually performed to folk music. It is characterized by quick steps, hops, and skips. A JOWL is a loose fold of skin on the neck or jawline of an animal, particularly a dog or horse. It is also used to describe a person's facial features, such as a heavy jawline or sagging cheeks.