fan dance

noun

1. a solo dance performed by a nude or nearly nude woman using fans for covering.

fan dance

noun

1. a dance in which large fans are manipulated in front of the body, partially revealing or suggesting nakedness

Other Words From

• fan dancer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fan dance¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Vera Mason borrowed one of Robins kimonos and a fan and performed a Japanese fan dance.

From Project Gutenberg

I'm surprised you're not doing a fan dance yourself, if these would-be Peeping Toms are willing to pay for nakedness.

From Project Gutenberg