Apart from the music the dancing, the spins drops etc are/was what made this scene special/different compared to other scenes was it not Why now do the acrobats seem so "in the past", a bit like some of the clothing from back in the day if you like.
When done right by a good dancer they can be a joy to watch.
I watched Carl and another guy at the Palais couple of years or so ago, they were being watched by a load of students who had come in. Egged on by the crowd they, were taking it in turns, some great dancing on show and the students were all stood there open mouthed, they were amazed at what they were watching.