Which dance would indicate to bees that there is food within a short distance of less than 30 meters?

The dance indicating the presence of food within a short distance of less than 30 meters is the round dance. This type of dance is performed by bees to communicate that they have found a food source nearby. The round dance involves a series of movements in a circular pattern, which conveys information to other bees about the general vicinity of the food source without specifying the direction.

In contrast, the waggle dance is used to communicate information about food sources located further away, typically more than 30 meters, and includes information on both distance and direction. The sickle dance does not correspond to recognized bee communication regarding food sources, and the breaking dance is not a standard term associated with bee dances. Therefore, the round dance is the appropriate choice for signaling food availability in the immediate vicinity.