The irony of disco dancing was that while discos were associated with promiscuity , disco dancing is the one form of dancing where you do not touch your partner.
My parents (mostly my mother) forced me into ballet from when I was 5 until I was 12. Now I'm 66 and want to dance again but it's been 54 years, I'd need an adult beginner class and there's none within driving distance.
Yes I love to dance, at home or anywhere, I have even been known to do a little jig round the supermarket , and you know what ? Other people start doing it to, rejoice in life .
I used to really enjoy contra dancing back in the day. These days, just walking is challenging enough.
I was in ballet class starting at 5 years old up until I was 15. Quit for the same reason. I'd love to start over in an adult beginner class. I have my own studio with hardwood floor, mirrors and barre. Sadly It's just not the same. I do barre routines for exercise and that's about it.
There is exercise involved. In the mating game a chance to get used to touching each other. There are always more women than men at dancing classes.