Multiple choice general knowledge Which style of dance do dancers wear shoes with metal plates on the heels and toes? Ballet Tap Line dancing Ballroom dancing Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Tap dance is uniquely characterized by shoes with metal plates on both heels and toes that create percussive rhythms when struck against the floor. Unlike ballet's soft shoes or ballroom's smooth-soled footwear, tap shoes are musical instruments.