Art
In early 20th-century America, dancing was the primary way young people got to know each other outside the watchful eye of family. A waltz lesson or evening dance was a chance to hold hands, speak privately, and discover if romance might bloom—all within socially acceptable bounds.
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The orchestra strikes up. Your partner's hand finds the small of your back; yours rests lightly on his shoulder. You step forward, one-two-three, one-two-three, moving across the floor in perfect time. For three minutes, the world narrows to the rhythm, his eyes, the possibility of what might happen next.
Reflect
How do people today find ways to get close to someone new while still respecting boundaries?