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The Foxtrot is a common ballroom dance that originated in 1914 by Harry Fox, who introduced the world to the “trotting” steps during the ragtime music era. It was first seen when Harry Fox was performing at the Jardin de Danse on the roof of the New York Theatre, where his trotting steps with the ragtime music became known as "Fox's Trot". 

Evolvement

In the 1920s, this dance style began to evolve into a more smooth and refined movement. Josephine Bradley and G.K. Anderson are widely credited with developing this new fluid style for the foxtrot. The Foxtrot continued to increase in popularity well into the 1930s, which can partially be due to Fred Astaire’s and Ginger Rogers’ involvement with this dance style in film. Foxtrot 

Variations

The Foxtrot has two main variations, which would be the American Foxtrot and the International style. The American style is usually seen the most commonly at dance events and parties. This style also creates room for more freedom and expression. The international style allows for less creative freedom and keeps the normal dance hold, which is the main distinction. 

Learning the Foxtrot

From the 1900s to now, Foxtrot is seen as a smoother and sophisticated dance with individual expression. It is mostly carried out on larger ballroom floors but can also be suited for smaller dance floors when danced more closely.