Why do we dance? The answer is more complicated than you might think. Dancing has served a multitude of functions for various cultures throughout history, and there is even evidence to suggest that we, as a species, are biologically hard-wired to dance.

Whether it’s for social, spiritual, or even psychological reasons (yes, dance therapy is a thing), humans have been dancing since the very beginning.

This hour, a look at all things dance — from ancient history to modern, Hollywood dance movies.

GUESTS:

• Henry Alford: Author of And Then We Danced: A Voyage Into the Groove
• Christina Devereaux: Board-certified dance/movement therapist
• David Edelstein: America’s Greatest Living Film Critic
• Jonathan McNicol: Producer of The Colin McEnroe Show

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Colin McEnroe, Xandra Ellin, and Chion Wolf contributed to this show, which originally aired July 5, 2018.

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