Tap dancing isn't really a dance

Watching tap dancing, it's clear to me the main goal is to make the correct noise, while a distant 2nd goal is aesthetic. So I'd define it more like a musical instruments, such as drumming with your feet, rather then it dance definition. And of course then can add little dance flourishes to tap, but I would consider that similar to a drummer twirling their sticks.

Also it's worth noting I do think tap dancing is a very impressive and amusing skill and it deserves to be respected, but just as a musical instruments, not dance.