List three vernacular dances

Turkey Trot Grizzly Bear Monkey Glide

Why did the animal dances spread more easily?

The dances were simple and allowed for "lingering close contact."

Describe the Turkey Trot

Fast, marching one-step with arms pumping at the side with occasional arm flapping that imitated a crazed turkey.

Who were the Castles?

They were ballroom dancers that capitalized on on the uproar that came out of The Merry Widow. They then began doing the Turkey Trot on Broadway. In 1914 they decided to do away with the Turkey Trot because of its lack of elegance and they started Castle House. Their studio focused on more refined types of dancing to get away from the Turkey Trot. They also had a few dances of their own like the Castle Walk.

How did the Castles popularize dancing?

They popularized dancing by making it a trend in high society.