Cha, Cha, Cha

Dancing has been around since primitive man has existed. Our form of dance reflects the way our society functions. Tribal man used dance as religious ritual. The entire village moved in sync, each person in step with the other. Even though their society was a primitive one, each person was taught from birth how to work as a team. As the world changed, so did dancing. The Waltz evolved in the Renaissance era, as man became more refined. The Charleston reflected another major change as the world modernized and life was not as hard. I loved the dances of the 1960's. Who can forget the Bunny Hop or the Cha Cha. Those were dances that got you up on your feet and lifted your spirit. Young and old could get out on the floor and enjoy themselves. But we were all still in sync. Not too different from primitive man. A group that moved together, step by step, following the rules of the dance. Nowadays, when I look on the dance floor, it reflects the times. Each person doing their own thing. Hands and feet moving randomly, unattached to your partner. No rhyme or reason for your actions. A sign of the times. I think America needs to go back for some dance lessons.