By 1750, the Fandango, a lively and expressive Spanish partner dance, began to spread throughout Western Europe, captivating audiences in ballrooms with its vibrant rhythms and the accompaniment of castanets and guitars. This dance represented a shift in cultural tastes towards more dramatic and emotional displays of expression, influencing social interactions and entertainment. The Fandango's popularity highlighted the interconnectedness of European cultures and the ways in which dance can serve as a medium for cultural exchange.

The arrival of the Fandango flirtation craze in Western Europe in 1750 introduced an exotic Iberian motif into Romantic literature. Poets began to associate the dance with raw emotion and passionate expression, challenging the hyper-rationalism of the Enlightenment with themes of desire and spontaneity.