... the man did was a move where he slid his feet along the floor and jutted his head forward. This move reminded me of a bird, and was actually named the "rooster strut". There are about 10 people in this dance, but there are 2 main dances throughout. I believe it shows what a normal night out in the 60's was like. The costumes are very significant to the dance. The women wear a mini skirts, this relates to the 60's because this was very fashionable at this time. It is a combination of black and red. This contrast in colours is significant because many colours in the 60's were usually contrasting. E.g. black and white. The black and red may also represent feathers, like a rooster. The men wear black trousers, velvet suits, and bright colours for their shirts; this reflects the dazzling, flashy mood of the swinging ...

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