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Quickstep

A fast foxtrot noted for its complex and intricate footwork.

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noun
  1. 1

    A fast foxtrot noted for its complex and intricate footwork.

verb
  1. 1

    To dance the quickstep.

  2. 2

    To move with a hurried step.

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slue-footnoun(Canada, US, slang) A detective or police officer.
strathspeynounA piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
bootstepnounA footstep taken while wearing boots.
softshoenounAlternative form of soft shoe. [(performing arts) A kind of tap dancing performed in soft-soled shoes, popular in vaudeville.]
speedcorenoun(music) A very fast type of hardcore techno.
moonstompnounA ska dance with stamping motions.
snap kicknounA kick performed by bending the knee, bringing it up, and quickly straightening it out.
soft shoenoun(performing arts) A kind of tap dancing performed in soft-soled shoes, popular in vaudeville.
glidenounThe act of gliding.
soubresautnoun(ballet) A sudden jump from both feet, travelling forward in first, third, or fifth position and landing on both feet in the same position as they started.
soft-shoenounAlternative form of soft shoe. [(performing arts) A kind of tap dancing performed in soft-soled shoes, popular in vaudeville.]
cross-stepnounIn dancing, gymnastics: a step in which one foot is crossed over another; or the action of taking such a step or steps.
sissonnenoun(ballet) A jump starting with two feet on the ground and ending with only one.
double fullnoun(freestyle skiing) an aerialist maneuver consisting of a backflip in conjunction and simultaneous with two complete twists
swopnounA fusion of swing and hip-hop dance styles.
slippernoun(footwear) A low soft shoe that can be slipped on and off easily.
glissadenoun(ballet) A gliding step beginning and ending in a demi-plié in second position.
scissor kicknoun(soccer) A bicycle kick.
footsocknounA very short sock, covering the foot but not the leg or ankle.
fullContaining the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.

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