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step dance

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step⋅dance

[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:
1885–90; step + dance


stepdancer, noun
stepdancing, noun
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step dance  
n.  A dance in which emphasis is placed on certain steps, such as clogging or tapping, rather than body position or gesture.
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