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Why do people dance?

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pinkglitter12 · 04/07/2025 20:35

There wasnt a category for this to go in so apologies..
Ok i know I'm going to sound a little bit weird now, but its been bothering me.
Why when people hear music do they start waving their arms and legs around?
Is it a mating ritual still? Do people want to be admired for their dexterity?
Does dancing make people feel a certain way?
Why?

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LordEmsworth · 04/07/2025 20:41

Is it a mating ritual still? Do people want to be admired for their dexterity?

😂🤣 😂

Jane958 · 04/07/2025 20:41

Not really sure what you mean, but I started "real" dancing after attending a wedding in 1996, where the uncle of the bride wanted to dance with me, but it was proper ballroom stuff, which, at that time, I couldn't do.
I then learned all the stuff you see on tv.
Should add that my parents could do proper dancing, but they were of an older generation.

WorkCleanRepeat · 04/07/2025 20:40

I absolutely hate dancing. I don't think there is anything enjoyable about it. Apparently I'm in the minority though.