Melpomene did as suggested, and grabbed a partner in the former of an older gent, wh seemed to be moving awkwardly to his own rhythm. He hesitated, but eventually gave into her wiles, letting her try to lead him in a samba. To say it didn't work? Understatement.
Rather than give up, Mel showed the man a basic foxtrot box step, the foxtrot in her mind being something anyone could do, to any music. He caught on, and after about 10 minutes led her around the floor, dancing like a man inspired.