Think Twerking Is Scandalous? So Was the Waltz, Once

Here’s a fun little Friday video for you: Time magazine, inspired by the hullaballoo over Miley Cyrus’ twerktastrophe at the VMAs, has put together a history of “forbidden” dances. Forget grinding: In the late nineteenth century, even the waltz was considered risqué, because its “closed hold” meant partners were—gasp!—actually touching each other. Like, for extended […]