Waltz into the Web's best dancing facts, including surprising history, little-known statistics, dance symbolism, and much more. <br /><br />10 Dazzling Facts about Dancing<br /><br />1.The leotard is named after its inventor, Jules Léotard, a French acrobat who performed the first flying trapeze act in 1859. He wore his tight-fitting ensemble to show his muscles.<br /><br />2. "The Dancing Plagues" occurred sporadically throughout Western Europe from the 14th to the 17th centuries. For reasons unknown, people would dance until they collapsed from exhaustion or died.<br /><br />3. The most popular ballet in the world is Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, which was first performed in 1892.<br /><br />4. In many religions, such as Buddhism and Hinduism, dance is a part of worship, and dancing figures are often found in shrines and temples.<br /><br />5. The Whirling Dervishes are famous for their unique whirling dances. Their whirling symbolizes the rotation of the universe in the presence of God.<br /><br />6. The word "waltz" comes from waltzen, which is German for glide or turn. Initially, the dance was declared "shocking" and "sinful."<br /><br />7. Dancers and choreographers rank first as the professions with the highest divorce rates. Bartenders and massage therapists round out the top three.<br /><br />8. In ancient Greece, dance was seen as a gift from the gods. The main qualities of dance, such as order and rhythm, were also qualities of the gods.<br /><br />9. Rapper Tupac Shakur was a ballet dancer. He was a member of the 127th Street Ensemble, a Harlem-based theater company.<br /><br />10. People who dance tend to have a higher self-esteem and are more positive.<br /><br />Check out more fun dance facts here: https://www.factretriever.com/dancing-facts<br /><br />FactRetriever is a leading producing of the most interesting facts, online video content, and a plethora of fascinating topics. <br /><br />
