The dance was featured in the Harlem show "Dinah" in 1924 and was then performed by Ann Pennington and Tom Patricola in the musical comedy revue "George White's Scandals of 1926" on Broadway, whereupon it became a national craze. The black bottom overtook the Charleston in popularity and eventually became the number one social dance. Some dance critics noted that by the time it became a fad in American society in the mid-20s, it resembled the Charleston. Both dances can be performed solo or as a couple and feature exuberant moves.