A vaudeville performer is an entertainer who performs in a variety of acts, such as comedy, music, and dance. An ACROBAT is a type of vaudeville performer who performs feats of physical strength and agility. A HOOFER is another type of vaudeville performer who specializes in tap dancing. Tap dancers use their feet to create rhythmic patterns and sounds on a hard surface. Finally, a tapdancer is a type of vaudeville performer who combines tap dancing with other forms of dance, such as jazz or ballet.