legendary space in soho called the loft. i thought that was one of the most utopian scenes i had ever encountered in music. >> mancuso is one of the guys who took the art form of playing the record and how he curated the records. he might play isaac hayes record. he might play a salsa record. it wasn't so much about a style as it was an aesthetic of dancing. >> there are all types of people here, people who dance, people who pop up and down, you can get high, stay here all night. >> why are people dancing again? >> i wish i knew. but i'm glad it's happening. >> what we now know as disco really starts with a band called the tramps. the drummer, earl young, invents the idea for the floor with eight on the high hat.