The foxtrot originated in 1914 by Vaudeville actor Arthur Carringford. Carringford went by the name of Harry Fox and danced at the New York Theatre. … Onlookers thought the dance was one of the most original and exciting of its time and referred to it as “Fox’s Trot.”
FOX TROT – FRIDAY BOOGIE

Thank you.I really liked this video. It brought back memories of watching my relatives dance the fox trot. I danced a bit of the FT years ago, too.