Bees communicate within a hive primarily through the use of pheromones and dances. Pheromones are chemical signals released by bees to convey information about food sources, danger, and the location of the hive. Bees also perform elaborate dances known as "waggle dances" to communicate the direction and distance of a food source to other members of the hive. Through these methods, bees are able to effectively coordinate and share important information with each other.