How Did European Dance Change In The 20's

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European dances/dance rituals changed from pagan dance to early Christian forms by the christians going into europe to spread their religion with others, when they saw the locals’ dances and thought it was cool. So they inquired them into their church, however, they changed some of the parts because it was to sexual for them and the church.

Social dance has changed for the 1800’s to the 20’s because the younger generation of the time wanted to be less stiff and closer to their partner, which was considered very sexual at that time. In the 50’s Elvis Presley and his pelvis action was the spark that lead to dancing alone was okay. In the 60’s groups of people would gather in one place, where they would dance by themselves, which was normal but

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