Stomps

/stɑmps/ noun, verb

Definition

Heavily treads with the foot making loud noise, or a style of rhythmic dancing with heavy foot movements.

Etymology

From Old English 'stempan' meaning to stamp or press. The noun developed to describe both the action and the dance form.

Kelly Says

Stomp dancing comes from Native American traditions and has been adopted into hip-hop and street dance—it's proof that the human need to make loud percussive sounds with our feet is universal across cultures.

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