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Which dance, originating from African American culture, became a sensation in the 1920s?
Answer
The Charleston
The Charleston originated in the American South and became a worldwide dance craze after the 1923 Broadway show Runnin' Wild.
💡 Did you know?
The Charleston's energetic movements were so controversial that some cities tried to ban it, fearing it would cause buildings to collapse from the vibrations of dancing feet.
Other options people guess
- The Tango
- The Foxtrot
- The Waltz
Topics
- 1920s
- dance
- African American
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