The Foxtrot actually got its start before the 1920s (around 1914),

Janet Bosson
Apr 9
1 min read

but it became one of the most popular dances of the Roaring Twenties because it was smooth and adaptable to different jazz tempos. Legend says it was named after vaudeville performer Harry Fox, who was known for his quick, trotting steps across the stage!

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