Watch Your Step: A History of African American Dancing: Volume 2Author: Flix Lambert The second tome of this extensive African American dance history starts in the early 20s, a turning point in the recording industry and show business. Various dances took center stage, like the Black Bottom and Charleston, while others, like the Texas Tommy and Shimmy, continued to be highly popular, and others, like the Lindy Hop, emerged. Musicwise, rural blues and boogies entered the recording market, offering evidence of the