Caroline Walker, The Modern Dances — Chapter I. Introduction (1914)
“ The greatest criticism has been caused, however, by the fact that the new dances were performed very generally by those whose performance of any dances would be improper and in many cases even suggestive. That this, however, has not militated against the dances themselves, is proved by their increasing popularity among refined people of all ages. Public sentiment is placing the stamp of approval more strongly every day on the new dances. Chiefly so because the best teachers in all parts of the country now know where they stand and are teaching the positions and steps as they should be done. ”
