stepdance

[ step-dans, -dahns ]

/ ˈstɛpˌdæns, -ˌdɑns /

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noun

a dance in which the steps are the most important characteristic, specifically a solo dance with intricate, vigorous steps, often performed with the hands kept in the pockets.

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Origin of stepdance

First recorded in 1885–90; step + dance

OTHER WORDS FROM stepdance

stepdancer, nounstepdancing, noun

Words nearby stepdance

stepchair, step change, stepchild, step cut, stepdame, stepdance, stepdaughter, step-down, stepfamily, stepfather, Stepford

British Dictionary definitions for stepdance

step dance

noun

a dance in which a display of steps is more important than gesture or posture, esp a solo dance

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