👉 A slater (also known as a slater or a slaterian) is a type of dance that originated in the United States and Europe during the 18th century. It was often performed by women, and it featured a combination of tap dancing and other forms of physical movement. The term "slater" comes from the name of one of the earliest known choreographers, John Cooper, who is credited with introducing slaters to the American stage in the early 170
