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 ...

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 ...