stepdance

[ step-dans, -dahns ]

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.

Origin of stepdance

First recorded in 1885–90; step + dance

Other words from stepdance

stepdancer, noun
stepdancing, noun

Words Nearby stepdance

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

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British Dictionary definitions for step dance

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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