Waltz, one of the most popular dances today came into popularity in mid-19th century by the efforts of the famous composer Johann Strauss, but its origins can be traced even to the distant 16th century.
Heavy Lifting
Male dancer lifts about 1 1/2 tons of ballerinas, in performance only, during his career. Don't bother asking how many tons of lifting he does if all the rehearsals are included....
Structured dance
One of the earliest uses of structured dance was introduced in religious ceremonies that told the stories of ancient myths and gods.