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High kick, high kick (roll) This is how we do __.

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The question pertains to the African American tradition of Steppin', a dance form characterized by rhythmic, percussive movements and expressions, which can include intense actions such as those described. Additionally, the reference to the sound [k] could also relate to phonetics in the English language.

The phrase "High kick, high kick (roll) This is how we do ___" seems indicative of a choreographed dance routine, most likely related to the African American tradition of Steppin'. Steppin' is a form of percussive dance in which the participant's entire body is used to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word, and hand claps.

The movement described as 'throwing herself to the ground, rolling around, flailing on the ground, banging angrily on the ground, rising again and again' can be interpreted as the intense and expressive physical movements that are characteristic of Steppin'. The comparison between Steppin' and gumboot dancing, as mentioned, would be a historical and cultural exploration of the two dance forms.

Moreover, the sound [k] at the beginning and end of 'kick' is an element of phonetics that could be interesting when instructing on pronunciation or spelling in the English language, though this is less related to the primary topic of dance.

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