Chap in tights torn asunder (7)

I believe the answer is:

danseur

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'chap in tights' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'torn asunder' is the wordplay.
'torn' is an anagram indicator.
'asunder' anagrammed gives 'DANSEUR'.

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(Other definitions for danseur that I've seen before include "One may need to be on one's toes" , "Ballet star" , "Asunder (anag); ballet performer" , "Ballerina's partner" , "Maybe Nureyev" .)

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