Henderson et al–Black bottom dance

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Here is the write up that came with the video we are about to show: “The Varsity Drag introduction is an error. The Black Bottom replaced ‘The Charleston’ as the next most popular dance of the 1920’s. Released June 28, 1926. …

“Black bottom dancing was for the young and energetic. This song and style of dancing were popular in the1920’s. The dancers performing, and the orchestra are from 1956, Rod Alexander Gemze de Lappe and The Dance Jubilee Troupe. Billy Pierce (14 June 1890 – 11 April 1933) was an African American choreographer, dancer and dance studio owner who has been credited with the invention of the Black Bottom dance that became a national craze in the mid-1920s.”

You will hear the Henderson music; on Thursday, we will give you original and later dance band versions of the song.