The other day I heard on the radio Chubby Checker bursting forth with his 1960 hit 'The Twist'. It's not the greatest of songs but it sparked fond memories because it launched a dance craze which proved a social life-saver for me and many other shy teenagers.
Being a complete disaster at ballroom dancing I hated going to school dances and the like. I even struggled with the waltz, while the jive looked great but required coordination beyond my capabilities. So I was like the proverbial wallflower at dances, hiding in a corner behind the potted plants.
