Metaphorically the foxtrot is an irresistible dance step. The dancer makes a square, returning to where he or she started, and begins again. It’s a paradox, creating invisible box after box, while ...

Clammy palms, leg cramps, uncomfortable sweaty proximity. A series of missteps and muttered apologies. Yes, it’s the ordeal we all endured which allowed us to dance with our parents and, later, our ...