> In contrast, group dances at weddings today are typically linear, not circular.

What a sad story, never been to a Jewish wedding.

Left foot lead is clockwise, not counter clockwise. How could he possibly get that wrong.

This article is an incredible excercise in navel gazing

I'm impressed the author took the time to mention the ring shout. But they lose points for referring to the continent of Africa like it was a country, and missing the opportunity to go a bit deeper on its importance in Western African cultures.