Some Curious Facts About Dance

  Dance, as a channel of spontaneous expression, has a history almost as long as that of humankind. Indeed, ever since our arrival as a species, we’ve used our bodies to express our ideas and emotions. Like other artistic manifestations, over time, dance has evolved and become part of many collective rituals, both sacred and profane. However, human beings aren’t the only animals that use dance to express themselves. In fact, there are several species that use movements that could certainly be described as harmonic, especially during courtship rituals. Nevertheless, it’s only in humans that the practice has evolved into…