Ballrooms were once the territory of the elite, but in the upheaval of the 19th century, new types of dance steps were born. Here’s how some of the most famous moves got their start
With its syncopated rhythms, ragtime gave rise to the foxtrot, a slow-slow-quick-quick step that took dancers across the floor in long, graceful strides. It shot to fame with Irene and Vernon Castle, two ballroom dancers known for their glamorous, light steps. With the help of silent cinema and mass media, the Castles became, and dancers emulated their clothing, hair, and dance moves.
Lee Moates and Tonita Malau show off their winning dance moves during a Lindy Hop contest at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom on April 24, 1953. The dance style emerged decades earlier during the Great Depression, when dance marathons provided opportunities to vie for cash prizes.Lindy Hop The joyous dance style was born from another dance fad, the dance marathon. In the 1920s and 1930s, Depression-era dancers attempted to set records for the longest dances, swaying on the dance floor for hours and even days or months as they vied for cash prizes and fame.
Miami Beach dance duo Lucille and Tony Colon demonstrate the cha-cha-cha—a Latin dance in the mambo family known for its twist, turns, and bouncy rhythms.Cha-cha-cha
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