What does quickstep mean?
Definitions for quickstep
ˈkwɪkˌstɛpquick·step
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Princeton's WordNet
quickstepnoun
military march accompanying quick time
quickstepverb
a ballroom dance with both quick and slow steps
quickstepverb
perform a quickstep
Wiktionary
quickstepnoun
A fast foxtrot noted for its complex and intricate footwork.
quickstepverb
To dance the quickstep.
Wikipedia
Quickstep
The quickstep is a light-hearted dance of the standard ballroom dances. The movement of the dance is fast and powerfully flowing and sprinkled with syncopations. The upbeat melodies that quickstep is danced to make it suitable for both formal and informal events. Quickstep was developed in the 1920s in New York City and was first danced by Black Americans. Its origins are in combination of slow foxtrot combined with the Charleston, a dance which was one of the precursors to what today is called swing dancing.
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quickstep
Quickstep is a lively and fast-paced dance style that originated from the 1920s foxtrot, characterized by light and quick movements, often incorporating advanced patterns and sequences. It is also one of the standard dances in modern ballroom dancing competitions.
Webster Dictionary
Quickstepnoun
a lively, spirited march; also, a lively style of dancing
Wikidata
Quickstep
The quickstep is a light-hearted member of the standard ballroom dances. The movement of the dance is fast and powerfully flowing and sprinkled with syncopations. The upbeat melodies that quickstep is danced to make it suitable for both formal and informal events. Quickstep was developed in the twenties in New York and was first danced by Caribbean and African dancers. Its origins are in combination of slow foxtrot combined with the Charleston, a dance which was one of the precursors to what today is called swing dancing.
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
quickstep
A lively, spirited march generally played by military bands.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of quickstep in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of quickstep in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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