Form of European-style stepdance popular in the Canadian maritimes
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Canadian stepdance refers to several related forms of percussive stepdance in Canada with European origins including France, Scotland and Ireland.[1] Canadian stepdancing involves percussive dancing to "Celtic" tunes, usually played by fiddle. Percussive sounds are created through a combination of foot movements such as heel taps, toe taps, and shuffles, all designed to accentuate the music.[2] Canadian stepdance is normally danced in a small space with limited lateral movement. Upper-body postures in Canadian stepdancing are typically relaxed but upright, allowing occasional arm movements that flow with the rhythm of the dance, or hands on hips.[3]
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