The Foxtrot dance can be credited to a gentleman by the name of Harry Fox, along with his wife, who took the name Fox

after his grandfather.  They were seen dancing it in NYC in 1914.  Later, a well-known dancer of the time, GK Anderson,  made it his signature dance.  There is some controversy out there as to whether this is the correct story but as with most of the ballroom dances, the Foxtrot certainly has been influenced by other styles and evolved itself throughout the years.

As the popularity grew in America, the dance had to be modified as it proved to be very tiring.  The glide or saunter step was incorporated at this point.  The dance has been very popular since and is famous for its smooth and graceful steps.  It is now known to represent high society.

The Foxtrot is typically danced to the music of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett.  There is the slow Foxtrot and the quickstep, a faster version.  Some would say that the Foxtrot dance has been the most consistently popular of all the dances since the 1940's. 

If you want to learn a dance that will serve you well at parties and other formal events, the Foxtrot is for you.