tap dance

/ˌtæp ˈdæns/

/tæp dɑns/

Other forms: tap dancing; tap dances

Definitions of tap dance

1. noun

   a dance step tapped out audibly with the feet
   synonyms: tap dancing

   types:

   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, clog dance, clog dancing

   a dance performed while wearing shoes with wooden soles; has heavy stamping steps

   type of:

   hoofing, step dancing

   dancing in which the steps are more important than gestures or postures
2. verb

   perform a tap dance
   type of:

   dance, trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe

   move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance