mine dance, noun phrase
A dance performed by a troupe of mine workers, usually incorporating elements of traditional African dances. Also attributive. See also gumboot dance.
1968 Cole & Flaherty House of Bondage 23A number of men participate in programs of tribal dances — the so-called ‘mine dances’ — which are a big tourist attraction for whites visiting Johannesburg.
1991 P. Slabolepszy Braait Laaities. 29I’m singing like Eddie Murphy, but I’m dancing like Ken Gampu. (Doing a few ‘mine dance’ steps in the mirror).
A dance performed by a troupe of mine workers, usually incorporating elements of traditional African dances. Also attributive.
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