The quickstep is a fast and joyful ballroom dance and while the footwork can be light and energetic, it should nevertheless be an elegant dance. The basic steps are easy for the beginner to learn and the floor can be navigated easily with just a basic pattern, but there is a wide repertoire of figures and variations for more advanced couples. Does it have real world use? Absolutely. Try Hit Me UP by Gia Farrell, or Pon de Replay by Rihanna, or any number of modern electro swing tracks by artists such as Caro Emerald.