The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word WALTZ
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result WALTZ
- Informally go trapping a lieutenant — go easy
- Last character following Disney to dance
- Dance said to be Disney’s?
- Steps by Chopin after 22 down
- Steps taken to back fringes in Zionist decree
- Easily get through Disney zone?
- Disney has unknown type of 26+4 19D
- Disney’s received a form of 17a
- . Dance we all love? Tango/zumba, primarily
- Disney incorporated the mark of Zorro into the dance.
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The straight part
We know that "Steps taken" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case steps taken = waltz.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does WALTZ mean?
WALTZ noun- A ballroom dance in 3/4 time.
- A piece of music for this dance (or in triple time).
- A simple task.
- To dance the waltz (with).
- (usually with in, into, around, etc.) To move briskly and unhesitatingly, especially in an inappropriately casual manner, or when unannounced or uninvited.
- To accomplish a task with little effort.
- To move with fanfare.