This book documents and describes in all its color the mechanics and vagaries of what bears the title of the "Dancing Era" in United States history. Though difficult for Millennial-age people to understand, during this period, this ability "to dance" often superseded other positive attributes in social fraternization such as wealth, talent or even good looks.

Dance halls, bars, school auditoriums and other places of gathering were common in all cities in all regions of the country. And, on most Saturday nights the sounds from an itinerant three or four piece band echoed out of most...