How did we ever get to this from the Fred Astaire days of beauty, charm, grace and romance?

This is more a reflection on society than it is on music. People don't integrate anymore and nowhere is it more obvious than in today's dancing.

I just finished watching a documentary about the Roman Empire 2,000 years ago and the great Coliseum they built. Couldn't help but think this is the modern day version of a warmup to the gladiator games in the main arena.