toe dance
Associated primarily with ballet, 'toe dance' involves dancers performing on the tips of their toes using specialized footwear called pointe shoes.
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Definition
B2Performing Arts
(technical, ballet)A style of ballet dancing where performers use pointe shoes to balance and dance on the tips of their toes.
Example
- She mastered the toe dance after years of rigorous ballet training.
- The elegance of a toe dance requires both strength and grace.
C1Conversation
(informal, idiomatic)The act of avoiding a topic or issue through evasive or indirect communication.
Example
- During the meeting, he did a toe dance around the budget cuts issue.
- She was toe dancing to avoid answering the difficult question.
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