Foxtrot
The Foxtrot is an early 20th Century American dance that has its origins in the one-step, the two-step, and syncopated ragtime dances (Norton). It was popularized in the USA by dancers Vernon and Irene Castle in 1914, and it is believed to be named after Harry Fox, who was an entertainer (Bedinghaus). The versatility of the dance is greatly responsible for its popularity. It can be danced to most music that’s in a simple duple metre (Norton).
