a dance in which large fans are manipulated in front of the body, partially revealing or suggesting nakedness
fan dance in American English
noun
a solo dance performed by a nude or nearly nude woman using fans for covering
Derived forms
fan dancer
Word origin
[1875–80]This word is first recorded in the period 1875–80. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: authoritarian, hat trick, musical chairs, pressure point, weekend