toe dance

noun
UK: /ˈtoʊ dɑːns/
US: /ˈtoʊ dæns/

  1. A ballet step performed on the tips of the toes.

    1. She tried a simple toe dance during her ballet lesson.
    2. The ballerina's graceful toe dance mesmerized the audience with its effortless beauty.

Synonyms

pointe
toe dance intransitive-verb

  1. To perform a series of ballet steps on the tips of the toes.

    1. She can toe dance with amazing skill.
    2. The little girl dreamed of one day being able to toe dance across the stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "toe dance" is /ˈtoʊ dɑːns/ in British English and /ˈtoʊ dæns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "toe dance": pointe.

Example usage of "toe dance": "She tried a simple toe dance during her ballet lesson.". More examples on the page.