Crossword puzzle clue "settings for some victory dances"

ENDZONE, in American football, one of the areas at either end of the field of play into which the offensive team attempts to take the ball

GEM, to adorn with gems

PLACEMAT, a table mat on which a place setting is laid

ALARM, to strike with fear

ANVIL, to shape on a heavy iron block

APSE, a rounded extension at the end of a building, esp. at the east end of a church