Word: foxtrot
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Perhaps an inkling of the bizarre waters ahead comes from the titles of the movements in the Suites. Named like conventional dance movements, we have waltzes, polkas, a march and even a foxtrot. Yes, one could actually dance to this music. As with much of "classical jazz" composed until the latter half of the century--jazz authored by so-called classical composers--Shostakovich's suites leave no room for improvisation and are embarrassingly strict in time and rhythm...
...polished elegance of more traditional dances like the waltz, foxtrot and tango attract many budding young Freds and Gingers, Vu says...
...this evening's foxtrot lesson, many of the once-awkward students move with elegance and confidence, executing twirls and promenading with ease...