stepdance

stepdance
stepdancer, n.stepdancing, n.
/step"dans', -dahns'/, n.
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.
[1885-90; STEP + DANCE]

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