a dance in which large fans are manipulated in front of the body, partially revealing or suggesting nakedness
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
fan′ dance′,
fan′ danc′er.
- Music and Dancea solo dance performed by a nude or nearly nude woman using fans for covering.
- 1875–80
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