In 1518, hundreds of people suddenly began dancing and couldn't stop; the strange mystery of Strasbourg's deadly dance plague

In 1518, Strasbourg experienced an unusual outbreak of uncontrollable dancing. Frau Troffea reportedly began dancing, and ...
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In 1518, hundreds of people danced in the streets for weeks without stopping — and some danced until they died

It is one of the most bizarre documented events in European history, and its ...
CNN

Black joy and boots: How line dancing is fanning cultural connection

One recent Wednesday night in Atlanta, dozens of people gathered in a studio space armed with water bottles, hand fans, towels and an expectation to be in sync. There were hugs among the regulars ...
Popular Mechanics

A Woman Began to Dance Against Her Will. Other People Followed, and It Turned Deadly.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Here’s what you’ll learn when reading this story: Many episodes of a “dancing plague” ...
The Conversation

5 health benefits of line dancing – according to science

Line dancing is enjoying a global resurgence, rising to a level of popularity not seen since Billy Ray Cyrus’ Achy Breaky Heart topped the charts in 1991. This kind of synchronised dance involves ...