DANSE MACABRE - dancing plague of 1518

The video discusses the 1518 dancing plague in Strasbourg, where hundreds danced uncontrollably, leading to exhaustion and death. The event was well-documented, and similar incidents occurred in Europe. Theories about its cause include ergot poisoning, stress, and mass hysteria, but no definitive explanation exists.

What was the Dancing Plague of 1518?

• A festival celebrating dance

• A mass hysteria causing people to dance uncontrollably

• A competition for the best dancers

• A religious ritual involving dance

Who was the first person to start dancing in the Strasbourg outbreak?

• A musician

• A city official

• A local priest

• Frau Troffea

How did the city authorities respond to the dancing outbreak?

• They arrested the dancers

• They provided spaces and music for the dancers

• They ignored the situation

• They banned all music and dance

What is one theory about the cause of the Dancing Plague?

• A viral infection

• Ergot poisoning

• Contaminated water

• A new dance trend

What is Choreomania?

• A type of dance

• A medieval festival

• A psychological disorder

• A mass hysteria involving uncontrollable dancing