as was noted by an earlier poster the often quoted source of machzor vitri is not really a source for mitzvah tantz. however the Bach in EH 21 (I think sk 5) quotes a Rashal that says it is muttar to dance with kallah but talmid chacham should refrain, the Bach finishes by saying that in places where the minhag exists it can be done and anywhere else is issur gamur. The Rama in EH 21 sif 3 (I think) quotes this kulla of the Rashal as a yesh omrim and the Chelkas Mechokek and Bais Shmuel both quote the Rashal/Bach. It is very hard to say it is assur however I personally would not take part, guess its due to my very litvish upbringing….
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