The Today in History site reports that the waltz was first introduced into England on May 11, 1812. The Waltz – originally a rural dance – became fashionable in Vienna around the 1780ies, and quickly conquered ballrooms all over the continent. It was not well received in some quarters on its introduction to England. The close embrace of the couple and the dizzying effect of the movement of the waltz were seen as disgusting and immoral. It was condemned in newspaper editorials and from the pulpit.
Loving God,
we thank you for the gift of movement and for all that it expresses for us.
We are grateful for the many cultures in our world for whom dance is an integral part of everything they do from political rallies to liturgical services.
We ask that we might move though life gracefully.
Amen
By Fr Pat O'Shea - Lower Hutt
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