Wednesday, April 29, 2026

A curious case of choreomania

In 2026, it doesn’t take much to make millions of people do the same thing at once. We call it "going viral". But five hundred years ago, in a small European city, something else went viral - and the reasons why remain a mystery to this day. Dominique Olivier tells the story of choreomania. Dance enthusiasts, this one is for you!

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