toe dance


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toe dance

n.
A dance that is performed on the toes, especially in ballet.
toe dancer n.
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toe dance

n
(Dancing) a dance performed on tiptoe
vb
(Dancing) (intr) ballet to dance on pointes
toe dancer n
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toe′ dance`


n.
a dance performed on the tips of the toes.
[1930–35]
toe′-dance`, v.i. -danced, -danc•ing.
toe′ danc`er, n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.toe dance - a dance performed on tiptoetoe dance - a dance performed on tiptoe    
toe dancing
dancing, terpsichore, dance, saltation - taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
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