Word that can precede or follow "dance" (4)

I believe the answer is:

step

(Other definitions for step that I've seen before include "Place foot on as with a pest" , "A pace for pets" , "Stride" , "Measure taken" , "Football" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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