Men who dance well possess greater body symmetry and more masculinized finger digit ratios (a marker of exposure to testosterone in utero). It is not surprising then that dancing constitutes an important element of the courtship ritual across many species including for humans. Thus, in addition to the postulated relationship between one's dance moves and one's abilities in the bedroom, scientific research suggests that dancing ability is correlated with phenotypic quality. This might in part explain the popularity of dance competitions on television (e.g., Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance) as well as the success of boy bands, these typically being comprised of young attractive men who dance well. Read More