The Controversial Origins of Famous Danc...

Once upon a time, lobster was considered trash meat, monograms were seen as tacky, squash was played in rundown back alleys, and the only people doing Pilates were prisoners. So how did these things turn into expensive status symbols, beloved by the world's elites? Plus: How busi ... Show More

From the heartwarming origin of everyone's favorite undersea-pineapple resident, to lingo like 'gidget' and 'big kahuna,' to business suits designed for catching waves, surfing has made a massive splash in the world. Get ready to ride a wave of stories, because today Will and Man ... Show More

Want to know what makes the only swimming pool on the National Registry of Historic Places so special? Or who built the first pool specifically for swimming? Or the strange reason Boston invested in an indoor public pool? From the secret pool hiding in the White House to New York ... Show More

Are these REAL international dance movements or did we just make them up?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Holly and Tracy talk about Barbette's identity and speculation about his life. They also share stories of square dancing in school as kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

What are the spoken and unspoken rules of a dance studio? The moms talk what to do when you hate the costumes, when you think other moms are being cliquey, and when it's appropriate to bring out the sangria. Plus a scandalous mom fail and a sneaky fan question.This episode is spo ... Show More

Ballroom dancing: Laurie Taylor explores its social history and sexual politics with Hilary French, Professor of Design Studies at Bath Spa University and author of a new book which charts the evolution of a form of dance which originated in upper class, private balls but became ... Show More

A jazz dance born in Harlem in the 1920s ends up in a tiny Swedish town. What happens when Black dancers try to bring the Lindy Hop home?See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship prefer ... Show More

<p>When Michael Jackson debuted the moonwalk in 1983 the world was enrapt. The dance goes back farther, to the 1930s, and pops up again in the 50s, before reappearing via mimes and West Coast poppers in the 70s. Follow the circuitous route of an iconic move in this classic episod ... Show More

Why do you think some or many people like dancing? Tell me about any traditional dancing in your country. Do you think traditional dancing will be popular in the future? Tune in and have a great day!  -  IELTS Speaking for Success PREMIUM: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium  Find a ... Show More

<p>This is just a question.  Do the praise dancers have a past that may involve a special type of dancing?</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p> 

<p>Have you ever been caught in the whirlwind of conflicting advice from tango teachers, each one claiming to hold the ultimate truth? In this reflective episode, we explore how the diverse styles of tango—Milonguero, Salon, and Nuevo—shape not only our movement but also the way ... Show More