step dancing

stɛp ˈdɑnsɪŋ

Definition

Definition of step dancing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

dancetype of dance with rhythmic steps

She learned step dancing from her grandmother.

clogging

tap dancing

artdance focusing on intricate footwork

She enjoys step dancing at cultural festivals.

clogging

tap dancing

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Expressions with step

step on

press down with the foot

He had to step on the pedal harder to stop the car..

baby step

very small progress or movement towards a goal

He took baby steps in learning to read.

in step

adv.

moving in perfect rhythm with others

The soldiers marched in step with the music.

step between

move into a space between two things

He stepped between the parked cars to cross the street.

step on someone's feet

press your foot down on another person's foot

Be careful not to step on your partner's feet while dancing.

watch one's step

move carefully to avoid obstacles

Watch your step on the icy sidewalk.

Expressions with dancing

put on one's dancing shoes

prepare oneself mentally for celebration or rejoicing

She put on her dancing shoes before the party started.

ballroom dancing

competitive or recreational couple dancing

Ballroom dancing competitions are held worldwide.

dancing partner

one of a pair of people dancing together

She is my dancing partner for the competition.

dancing school

place where dance classes are taught

She enrolled her daughter in a dancing school to learn ballet..

feel like dancing

want to dance

After hearing the music, I feel like dancing.

line dancing

group dance with synchronized steps in lines

Line dancing is popular at country music events.

tap dancing

act of performing tap dance

Her tap dancing was the highlight of the show.

clog dancing

traditional dance performed in wooden-soled shoes

Clog dancing is popular in some rural areas.

dad dancing

awkward, enthusiastic dance moves by middle-aged men

His dad dancing at the party made everyone laugh.

dancing queen

woman who loves dancing

She was the dancing queen at every party.

Terms with step dancing included in their meaning

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dance move

dancing action

specific step or gesture in dancing

pas

dance step

step in dancing

sashay

dance

perform a chassé step in dancing

slip step

dance

quick sliding step used in dancing

stepdancer

competitor

participant in step dancing competitions

Examples of step dancing in a sentence

The festival featured a step dancing competition.
He took step dancing lessons to improve his skills.

View all translations of step dancing

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French:claquettes, danse à claquettes, ...
German:Stepptanz, ...
Italian:danza a passi, danza percussiva, ...
Spanish:zapateado, ...
Portuguese:dança de sapateado, sapateado, ...
Chinese:踢踏舞, 步伐舞, ...
Japanese:ステップダンス, ...
Arabic:رَقْصُ الخُطُوات, رقص القدمين, ...
Hebrew:רִיקּוּד סְטֶפּ, ...
Russian:степ-танец, ирландский танец, ...
Ukrainian:степ-танець, степ-данс, ...
Hindi:स्टेप डांसिंग, पद नृत्य, ...
Bengali:স্টেপ ড্যান্সিং, ...
Catalan:ball de passos, dansa de passos, ...
Czech:step, irský step, ...
Danish:stepdans, trindans, ...
Dutch:stepdansen, tapdans, ...
Greek:χορός με βήματα, χορός step, ...
Hungarian:sztepp, ...
Khmer:របាំជាន់ជើង, របាំជំហាន, ...
Korean:스텝 댄싱, 스텝댄싱, ...
Persian:رقص استپ, رقص پیچیده, ...
Polish:stepowanie, ...
Portuguese (BR):dança de sapateado, sapateado, ...
Romanian:dans de step, dans irlandez, ...
Swedish:stegdans, steppdans, ...
Thai:การเต้นสเต็ป, การเต้นเท้า, ...
Turkish:adım dansı, step dansı, ...
Vietnamese:múa bước, nhảy step, ...

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