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In Highland dancing the dancers dance on the balls of the feet In many ways, Highland dancing evolved from solo step dancing, but whilst some forms of step dancing are purely percussive in nature, Highland dancing involves not only a combination of steps but also some integral upper body, arm, and hand movements.

Even so, it is still considered a form of step dancing in that the main element of Highland dancing is concerned with footwork.