tap dance (redirected from tap dances)

tap dance

n.

A dance in which the rhythm is sounded out by the clicking taps on the heels and toes of a dancer's shoes.

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tap-dance (tpdns) v.

tap dancer n.

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tap dance

n

(Performing Arts / Dancing) a step dance in which the performer wears shoes equipped with taps that make a rhythmic sound on the stage as he dances

vb tap-dance (intr)

(Performing Arts / Dancing) to perform a tap dance

tap-dancer  n

tap-dancing  n

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	tap dance - a dance step tapped out audibly with the feet tap dancing hoofing, step dancing - dancing in which the steps are more important than gestures or postures soft-shoe, soft-shoe dancing, soft-shoe shuffle - tap dancing wearing shoes that have soft soles buck-and-wing - a solo tap dance emphasizing sharp taps clog dance, clog dancing, clog - a dance performed while wearing shoes with wooden soles; has heavy stamping steps
Verb	1.	tap dance - perform a tap dance dancing, terpsichore, dance, saltation - taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music dance - an artistic form of nonverbal communication trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe, dance - move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio"